Associate Administrator 2026-2027 School Year SAMI

Tacoma Public Schools

Expected Start Date: August2026

FTE: 1.0

Salary Level:To Be Determined

Work Year:10-Month

Benefits: This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools.

SUMMARY
This position assists the building administrator(s) in providing leadership through a responsive and dynamic educational program so that all students will acquire the knowledge skills values and attitudes to lead self-sufficient well-adjusted healthy productive and socially responsible lives to the best of their individual potential. This position supports the implementation of instructional student support and operational programs; supervises and evaluates assigned staff; administers student discipline; promotes a positive school climate; and contributes to the effective operation of the school.

This position follows a 10-month work schedule aligned to the teaching staff calendar plus required attendance at the annual Administrative Institute in August. Responsibilities are focused on the academic year and building-level operations during the school year.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Assists in supervising evaluating and facilitating the improvement of instructional and student support programs within the building.
2. Supervises and evaluates assigned building personnel; provides feedback coaching and professional development to support staff performance and growth.
3. Supports the student management program; supervises students in lunchroom in hallways on school grounds and in any program held at the school under school district sanction; applies District policies and procedures in addressing student behavior; administers student discipline.
4. Monitors student attendance; works with staff and families to address attendance concerns and ensure compliance with state requirements.
5. Assists in the planning coordination and implementation of state required testing and other building-level programs and initiatives.
6. Assists in student placement and scheduling processes.
7. Supports the coordination of school activities and building operations in alignment with district and building priorities.
8. Prepares reports and maintains current records as required; analyzes and utilizes data including data from the Districts Student Information System (SIS) to support program improvement within the building.
9. Supports school safety efforts; participates in emergency preparedness activities and drills to ensure compliance with district state and federal regulations.
10. Promotes positive relationships with staff students families and the community; exercises good judgment in interactions with a variety of stakeholders.
11. Participates in staff meetings and in-service training programs sponsored by the principal and/or the district; maintains and updates knowledge and skills necessary for success in the position by participating in professional development activities as needed or as assigned.
12. Maintains a high standard of ethics in all professional relationships actions and decisions.

1. Maintains and updates knowledge and skills required for success in the position by participating in professional development activities as needed or as assigned.
2. Performs related duties as assigned on a temporary basis.
3. Regular reliable predictable attendance or physical presence is an essential job requirement and critical to the performance of the work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Bachelors degree in Education or related field; Masters degree in Education preferred; successful teaching experience and demonstrated leadership experience; 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 Administrative credential required.
Washington drivers license and access to personal transportation.
Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearance/sexual misconduct clearance.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of school operations and the student learning process.
Knowledge of instructional best practices and student support systems.
Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
Skill in effective communication problem solving and organization.
Ability to support instructional improvement and student success.
Ability to assist in supervising staff and supporting professional growth.
Ability to promote a positive and safe learning environment.
Ability to analyze data and support program improvement.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural diverse socioeconomic setting.
Ability to participate as a team member and to promote teamwork.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in working relationships.
Ability to demonstrate reasonable reliable and regular attendance.

This 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.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Tacoma Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race ethnicity creed religion color national origin immigration or citizenship status age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression gender identity homelessness disability neurodivergence 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 Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator:

Tiffany Davis-Brantley

Section 504 Coordinator: Laura Tuman

Tacoma Public Schools

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 1357

Tacoma WA 98401-1357