Frequently Asked Questions
Employment / General
- What do I need to get started?
- Do I need to create an account?
- What if I don't have an email address?
- How do I apply for an open position?
- Do I have to apply online?
- Can I use my existing schooljobs.com or governmentjobs.com account to apply?
- What if I need an accommodation to complete the application materials?
- Do I need to be a citizen of the United States to work for Tacoma Public Schools?
- I forgot the username and/or password for my application. How can I retrieve this information?
- How do I know that my application was received by Human Resources?
- When are open positions posted?
- What are Applicant Pool postings?
- How long do jobs stay open?
- When do you interview for positions that are shown as open until filled?
- What do I need to do to get released from my contract with my current school district employer?
- Are you actively recruiting minority applicants and applicants with disabilities?
- Where can I learn more about Benefits?
- How can I find out the salary for a position?
- How will I be notified regarding an interview?
- Will I be able to work in a smoke-free and safe environment?
What do I need to get started?
Do I need to create an account?
What if I don't have an email address?
How do I apply for an open position?
Do I have to apply online?
Can I use my existing schooljobs.com or governmentjobs.com account to apply?
What if I need an accommodation to complete the application materials?
Do I need to be a citizen of the United States to work for Tacoma Public Schools?
I forgot the username and/or password for my application. How can I retrieve this information?
How do I know that my application was received by Human Resources?
When are open positions posted?
What are Applicant Pool postings?
How long do jobs stay open?
When do you interview for positions that are shown as open until filled?
What do I need to do to get released from my contract with my current school district employer?
Are you actively recruiting minority applicants and applicants with disabilities?
Where can I learn more about Benefits?
How can I find out the salary for a position?
How will I be notified regarding an interview?
Will I be able to work in a smoke-free and safe environment?
Certified Educator Questions
- Is a teaching certificate required to teach in Tacoma Public Schools?
- Will my certificate from another state transfer to Washington? Does Washington have reciprocity with other states?
- What is an endorsement?
- How do you apply for regular teaching positions?
- What is the difference between one-year, replacement and continuing contracts?
- Does a teacher have to register his/her new certificate with Tacoma Public Schools?
- What if I do not have a current State teaching certificate?
- What is the difference between a teaching certificate and a Career and Technical (CTE) or Vocational certificate?
Is a teaching certificate required to teach in Tacoma Public Schools?
Will my certificate from another state transfer to Washington? Does Washington have reciprocity with other states?
What is an endorsement?
How do you apply for regular teaching positions?
What is the difference between one-year, replacement and continuing contracts?
Does a teacher have to register his/her new certificate with Tacoma Public Schools?
What if I do not have a current State teaching certificate?
What is the difference between a teaching certificate and a Career and Technical (CTE) or Vocational certificate?
Classified Employment Questions
- How do I apply for a classified position?
- How long are classified jobs advertised?
- Is a Washington State certificate required to be a paraeducator with Tacoma Public Schools?
How do I apply for a classified position?
How long are classified jobs advertised?
Is a Washington State certificate required to be a paraeducator with Tacoma Public Schools?
Substitute Employment Questions
- How do I apply to be a substitute?
- Do substitute teachers in Tacoma need certificates?
- Do substitutes qualify for unemployment insurance during school year breaks or holidays?
- What is the pay rate for substitutes?
- Are substitutes eligible to enroll in Professional Development classes?
- If I work as a substitute one year, will I remain active on the substitute roster the following year?
How do I apply to be a substitute?
Do substitute teachers in Tacoma need certificates?
Do substitutes qualify for unemployment insurance during school year breaks or holidays?
What is the pay rate for substitutes?
Are substitutes eligible to enroll in Professional Development classes?
If I work as a substitute one year, will I remain active on the substitute roster the following year?
Contact Us
Human Resources
601 S 8th St
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-1000
HRinfo@tacoma.k12.wa.us