Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO) Coordinator
Salary
See Position Description
Location
Central Administration Building (CAB) 601 S 8th St., WA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
26-27-05154
Department
K12 Support
Opening Date
06/11/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Tacoma Public Schools
Expected Start Date: July 1, 2026
FTE: 1.0
Salary Level: $91,592 - $124,317 DOE
Work Year: Classified Exempt; 12-month; 260 days
Benefits: This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools
Examples Of Duties
SUMMARY
This position supports the District's Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO) initiatives by coordinating programs, analyzing data, and facilitating communication between administrators, staff, schools, and external partners. Assists with research, project implementation, and stakeholder engagement to advance extended learning opportunities. 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 Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO) 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 extended learning opportunities and related student programs.
As directed, may conduct research related to extended learning opportunities; assists the team in maintaining and monitoring data; uses information to assist administration with communication efforts and prepares and compiles 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 ELO programming.
Creates communication materials and presentations to support communication of ELO programming advancements.
Collaborates as a liaison between stakeholders, schools, community partners, and the District to support effective and efficient implementation of extended learning opportunities.
Collaboratively develops partnership agreements and continuously improves procedures for ELO programming; works 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
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 extended learning opportunities.
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
Benefits: This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools.
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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?
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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?
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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?
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Do you hold a Bachelors degree in Business or closely related field from an accredited college or university? Please upload your transcripts to your application.
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Do you hold a Bachelors degree in Business or closely related field from an accredited college or university? Please upload your transcripts to your application.
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Do you have four years of increasingly responsible office experience? Be sure this is detailed in your application and resume.
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Do you have experience working in a school office environment in a confidential role? Be sure this is detailed in your application and resume
Required Question
Employer Tacoma Public Schools (WA)
Address PO Box 1357
Tacoma, Washington, 98401
Phone 253-571-1250
Website http://www.tacomaschools.org/