DescriptionTacoma Public SchoolsExpected Start Date: September 1, 2024
FTE: 1.0
Hours per day: 7.5
Salary Level: Based on preparation level and experience per TEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Range is $68,534 (BA+0 step 1) - $134,412 (MA+90 step 20)
Union/Days per year: Teacher, 182 workdays, 10 month
Benefits: This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools.
Additional Information: This position requires a valid WA state teaching or ESA certificate.
Experience with English/Language Arts at various grade levels preferred. Experience leading and training/coaching adult learners preferred.
Examples Of DutiesThis position provides professional learning opportunities, resources and support to District certificated staff to improve the quality and effectiveness of instruction aligned to the District instructional framework and standards based system; collaborates with external stakeholders to ensure compliance with requirements; this position provides the necessary guidance to support the school(s)/building(s), School Board, District, state, curriculum, policies, and initiatives for student achievement.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 1. Serves as a member of an instructional support team to increase student achievement consistent with state standards.
2. Responds to inquiries from District staff concerning materials, teaching methods, curriculum implementation, curriculum integration, and innovative projects.
3. Plans, schedules, and leads professional development at the District level to support designated content instruction aligned to Washington State Learning Standards.
4. Develops and conducts training, professional development, and professional learning experiences to effect changes and improvements in elements of our standards-based system including lesson/unit design and delivery as well as District curriculum delivery.
5. Provides professional development for certificated staff on designated content and instruction with a focus on differentiation based on needs of diverse learners, using assessment as a guide.
6. Demonstrates effective instructional delivery aligned to the District instructional framework; instructs and models effective instructional practices; supports certificated staff, respecting them where they are while focusing on extending personal and collective growth.
7. Develops the capacity of teams of teachers to co-develop, adapt and/or refine resources, including curriculum and assessments, to support assigned content area instruction aligned to Washington State Learning Standards.
8. Utilizes data gathered from District assessments to guide support and assist District staff with goal setting and strengthening practices to meet the needs of all students.
9. Assists Curriculum Department Administrators in problem solving and planning program direction; collaborates with District and building administrators, other instructional facilitators, instructional coaches and teachers around effective implementation of designated District curriculum and instructional strategies to best support the needs of students’ learning.
10. Models the use of, and supports teachers with, integrating instructional technology appropriately.
11. Collaborates with other content department instructional facilitators to provide an integrated program vertically and horizontally aligned; works together with external stakeholders, such as Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and/ or institutions of higher learning, to ensure compliance with requirements and grants.
OTHER JOB DUTIES 1. Maintains knowledge of educational trends and research; provides information to District staff regarding current trends; attends district meetings as requested; participates in local, regional, and national associations, as directed; participates in a variety of professional growth activities to stay abreast of current research.
2. Performs related duties as assigned. 3. Regular, reliable, predictable attendance or physical presence is an essential job requirement and critical to the performance of the work.
CONDITIONS Required to work flexible hours and a flexible calendar; required to occasionally transport instructional materials and equipment; required to travel to District sites; requires occasional travel outside of the city; may be required to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, climb, and/or be mobile.
Minimum QualificationsEducation and Experience Bachelor’s degree in education and five years demonstrated and distinguished teaching experience, preferably based in assigned content area; Master’s degree and MIE Certificate or equivalent, preferred; experience in more than one grade level preferred; or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work.
Licenses/Special Requirements; Valid Washington State teaching certificate.
Valid Washington State driver's license and access to personal transportation.
Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearance/sexual misconduct clearance.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge and understanding of how children and adults develop and learn.
Knowledge of and ability to implement effective instructional skills and strategies.
Knowledge of curriculum.
Knowledge of content area specific to the assignment. Skills and strategies with effective process, problem solving, and organization. Skill in effectively leading a team. Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to provide effective instruction to adult learners.
Ability to work with a variety of adult-learning styles and adjust their support/instruction, as necessary.
Ability to create and present effective presentations.
Ability to model, and effectively use, instructional technology.
Ability to design effective professional learning experiences.
Ability to model commitment to continued professional growth, including setting and achieving personal and professional goals.
Ability to assist and advise others in professional growth planning.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socioeconomic setting.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in working relationships.
Ability to demonstrate reasonable, reliable and regular attendance.
Ability to set priorities and coordinate activities. Ability to deal positively with ambiguity.
Supplemental InformationThis job description is not an employment agreement or contract. District administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the primary functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.
Tacoma Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
- Civil Rights Coordinator: Renee Trueblood, 25-57-252, civilrights@tacoma.k2.wa.us
- Title IX Coordinator: Wayne Greer, 25-57-9, wgreer@tacoma.k2.wa.us
- 504 Coordinator, Elementary: Jennifer Herbold, 25-57-096, jherbol@tacoma.k2.wa.us
Mailing address: P.O. Box 57, Tacoma, WA 9840-57.
Closing Date/Time: 7/28/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
