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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.
We value competitive, market-driven salaries and benefits
Tacoma Public Schools has a philosophy of fostering respectful and positive labor relations. TPS is committed to this philosophy as we engage in labor relations and collective bargaining.
We focus on providing our employees with a competitive, market-driven salary and benefits package. This includes details for wages, hours, and working conditions for all labor groups. Being 'market-driven' means that we compare data from our surrounding and top 10 districts in the state to ensure that we provide competitive salaries and wages. We are proud that TPS leads in teacher salaries.
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We hire Veterans
Tacoma Public Schools is proud to be home to so many military families here in the district and in the city. We are committed to supporting the students, staff, and families in our community who serve in the military by providing Veterans with opportunities to thrive and advance their careers. We know that the strong work ethic and the organizational and leadership skills learned in the armed services can directly translate to success in schools.
Contact Us
Human Resources
601 S 8th St
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-1000
HRinfo@tacoma.k12.wa.us