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Urgent hiring needs include Nutrition Services Helpers, Education Support Professionals, Substitute Bus Drivers and Monitors, Athletic Coaches & Assistant Coaches, Education Support Professional Substitutes, and Certificated Substitutes. The school support positions are part-time (three hours per day) during school hours and include COVID-19 related support for specific needs at each building. Hiring bonuses for hard-fill positions.

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We believe all employees should be empowered to use professional judgment to deliver best practice that is flexible, relevant and meaningful. We strive to create a culture and atmosphere where collegiality, respect, and candor are the norm. That is the philosophy behind our Whole Educator model and the programs and benefits we offer to support our team members. Every Student, Every Day.

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Certified

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.

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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, education support specialists, nutrition services, maintenance and operations, transportation, technology, security, Head Start/ECEAP, and non-regular/hourly assignments.

Applicant Requirements
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

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

Athletics

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?

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

Support for the Whole Educator

At Tacoma Public Schools we believe all employees should be empowered to use professional judgment to deliver best practice that is flexible, relevant and meaningful.

We strive to create a culture and atmosphere where collegiality, respect, and candor are the norm. That is the philosophy behind our Whole Educator model and the programs and benefits we offer to support our team members.

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