Careers

Certificated Staff 

Make a difference in students' lives.​

Certificated positions are those that require a Washington State teaching or Washington State Educational Staff Associated (ESA) certificate. Positions include but are not limited to: teachers, deans, counselors, speech language pathologists, registered nurses, social workers, psychologists, career and technical teachers, occupational therapists, and physical therapists.

Applicant Requirements
Learn the basic requirements to apply for a certificated position.

Application Instructions
Get some help on using our online application system.​

​​​​Are you interested in becoming a Substitute?
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Other helpful resources

• Adding an Endorsement - tips on how to note an endorsement on your application
• Salary Schedules - find tables of salary levels for different types of positions
• Bargaining Agreements - Information on Bargaining Agreements at Tacoma Public Schools
• Washington Educators Skills Test - main website for the WEST-E
• Testing locations for the WEST-E - locate a test center near you and check seat availability
• Certification Information - important information from Human Resources for certificated positions
• Background Checks - learn about how we fingerprint and run background checks to protect students
• Frequently Asked Questions - our Human Resources Department's answers to common applicant questions

Classified 

Support student achievement and make an impact...

Classified positions are those that do not require a valid, Washington State teaching or Educational Staff Associate (ESA) certificate. Positions include but are not limited to: specialists, secretaries, paraeducators, nutrition services, maintenance and operations, transportation, technology, security, Head Start/ECEAP, and non-regular/hourly assignments.

Applicant Requirem​ents
Learn the basic requirements to apply for a classified position.

Application Instructions
Get some help on using our online application system.​

Are you interested in becoming a Substitute?
 
Other helpful resources​

• Salary Schedules - find tables of salary levels for different types of positions
• Bargaining Agreements - Information on Bargaining Agreements at Tacoma Public Schools
• Background Checks - learn about how we fingerprint and run background checks to protect students
• Frequently Asked Questions - our Human Resources Department's answers to common applicant questions

Administrative staff 

Proven leaders create cultures that help students thrive...

Administrative staff includes principals, assistant principals, directors, administrators, etc. These positions may be certificated or classified.

Applicant Requirements
Learn the basic requirements to apply for an administrative position.

Application Instructions
Get some help on using our online application system.​.​

Are you interested in becoming a Substitute?
 
Other helpful resources

• Confidential Administrative Reference Form - print and mail or send a digital copy of this form to your references
• Salary Schedules - find tables of salary levels for different types of positions
• Bargaining Agreements - Information on Bargaining Agreements at Tacoma Public Schools
• Background Checks - learn about how we fingerprint and run background checks to protect students
• Frequently Asked Questions - our Human Resources Department's answers to common applicant questions

Coaching staff 

​​​It's more than sports. Coaches help students unlock their potential...

Coaching positions include, but are not limited to: High School and Middle School head coaches, assistant coaches, drill. You must be at least 21 years of age to be considered for head coach and at least 19 years of age to be considered for an assistant coach. All applicants are required to have a fingerprint and background check completed prior to hire.

Application Instructions
Get some help on using our online application system.​

Are you interested in becoming a Substitute?
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Other helpful resources​

• Fingerprints & Background Checks - required fingerprinting can take 4-6 weeks - be sure you complete this step early
• Salary Schedules - find tables of salary levels for different types of positions
• Bargaining Agreements - Information on Bargaining Agreements at Tacoma Public Schools
• Frequently Asked Questions - our Human Resources Department's answers to common applicant questions

Substitutes 

​​Make a difference in students'​ lives.​

Substitute positions are vital in keeping the district running ​smoothly. Substitute positions include but are not limited to: substitute teachers, substitute nurses, substitute librarians, substitute counselors, substitute principals, substitute office professionals, substitute paraeducators and substitute security personnel.

Sub Certificated Applicant Requirements
Learn the basic requirements to apply for a certificated substitute position.

Sub Administrative Applicant Requirements
Learn the basic requirements to apply for a administrative substitute position.

Sub Classified Applicant Requirements
Learn the basic requirements to apply for a classified substitute position.

Application Instructions
Get some help on using our online application system. ​

• Substitute Hourly Rates - Hourly rates for substitutes
• New Hire Substitute Documents - Helpful substitute documents
• Bargaining Agreements - Information on Bargaining Agreements at Tacoma Public Schools​
• Washington Educators Skills Test - main website for the WEST
• Testing locations for the WEST - locate a test center near you and check seat availability
• Background Checks - learn about how we fingerprint and run background checks to protect students
• Frequently Asked Questions - our Human Resources Department's answers to common applicant questions