Coordinator Innovative Learning and CTE

Coordinator Innovative Learning and CTE

Salary

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Location

9th & Broadway, Tacoma, WA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

26-27-05563

Department

K12 Support

Division

Career & Technical Education

Opening Date

09/08/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Description

Tacoma Public Schools

Expected Start Date: As Soon as Possible

FTE: 1.0

Salary Level: $93,973 - $127,549 DOE

Union/Days per year: Classified Exempt; 260 workdays; 12-month

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

Examples Of Duties

SUMMARY

This position supports the District's Innovative Learning and Jobs 253 initiatives by coordinating programs, analyzing data, and facilitating communication between administrators, staff, and external partners. Assists with research, project implementation, and stakeholder engagement to advance innovative education practices. Ensures compliance with district, state, and federal policies while promoting high-quality customer service and continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides excellent customer service with efficient and effective assistance on behalf of the District Innovative Learning programs; coordinates processes and activities with administrators; collects, analyzes, presents and communicates data/research to administrator; consults with other staff as necessary to coordinate a variety of district programs aligned to innovation and Jobs 253 work based learning experiences.
• As directed, may conduct research of innovative learning opportunities; team to maintain, monitor data; uses information to assist administration with increased communication and partners to prepare and compile a variety of correspondence and reports.
• Assists the administrators in collaboration with department staff to research a variety of learning systems and practices that support administrations project management and implementation of innovative programming.
• Creates communication materials and presentations to support communication of innovative programming advancements.
• Collaborates as liaison between stakeholders and the district in the areas of industry, career development, and innovative learning to ensure effective and efficient processes are being utilized.
• Collaborative develops partnership agreements and continuously improve procedures for innovative programming; works together with a variety of department staff to resolve problems; promotes a high-quality customer service environment; assists other staff during peak periods.
• Ensures legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable HR, federal, and state. requirements, upholds District policy (e.g., assists in reinforcement of affirmative action), and remains current on labor legislation. Communicates with department staff and administrators about changes in regulations at the federal and state level.

OTHER JOB DUTIES

• Maintains and updates knowledge and skills required for success in the position by participating in professional development activities, as needed, or as assigned; maintains awareness of current events tied to education and market knowledge of the assignment.
• Directs, manages, and participates in a variety of special projects, as assigned; performs related duties, as assigned.
• Collaborates with and provides assistance to other department staff.
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance or physical presence is an essential job requirement and critical to the performance of the work.

CONDITIONS

Office environment; experiences frequent interruptions; occasionally required towork with difficult and sensitive situations and/or people; required to travel to District and community sites; may be required to work outside of regular office hours, including nights and weekends, as needed; may be required to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, climb, and/or be mobile

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Bachelor degree in Business, or closely related field from an accredited college or university; four years of increasingly responsible office experience; work experience in a school district in a confidential role, preferred; communication experience, 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 driver's license.

Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearance/sexual misconduct clearance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of practices and procedures relating to innovative learning.

Knowledge of education structure and relevant issues.

Knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, and English usage.

Skill in obtaining, clarifying, and exchanging information.

Skill in data collection and conversion, report preparation, and record keeping.

Skill in effective analysis and problem solving.

Skill in providing high quality customer service.

Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and maintain professionalism in all interactions

and responsibilities.

Ability to work collaboratively and form strong partnerships with key stakeholders.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to balance and delegate competing priorities.

Ability to demonstrate innovative, strategic, and critical thinking.

Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established deadlines.

Ability to organize, multi-task, prioritize, maintain good follow-through procedures, and meet deadlines.

Ability to utilize a personal computer and related software packages to perform word processing, analysis, information retrieval, and tracking.

Ability to discern sensitive information and protect confidentiality.

Ability to participate as an effective team member.

Ability to demonstrate reasonable, reliable, and regular attendance.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi-

cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.

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

253-571-1252, civilrights@tacoma.k12.wa.us

Section 504 Coordinator:

Laura Tuman

253-571-1086, 504Coordinator@tacoma.k12.wa.us

Tacoma Public Schools

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 1357

Tacoma, WA 98401-1357

www.tacomaschools.org

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ALL1: Do you certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that your responses to the disclosure questions that you answer as part of your Candidate profile are true and correct as of the date of the application to this job requisition?

• Yes
• No

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ALL2: Do you certify that you meet each of the minimum qualifications for this specific position as outlined in the job description?

• Yes
• No

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ALL3: Do you certify that you are able and/or willing to perform each of the essential job functions of this position as outlined in the job description?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have work experience in a school district in a confidential role? Be sure your resume reflects this.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a Bachelors degree in business administration or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have four years of increasingly responsible office experience? Be sure this is detailed in your application and resume.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Tacoma Public Schools (WA)

Address PO Box 1357

Tacoma, Washington, 98401

Phone 253-571-1250

Website http://www.tacomaschools.org/