Substitute Principal 2026-2027

Tacoma Public Schools•Central Administration Building (CAB) 601 S 8th St., WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position, for temporary periods, provides leadership within the building to provide 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.

Requirements

Master’s degree and previous experience as a building principal in a district and/or building of similar size, grade-level of building, and/or level of responsibilities; or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work.
Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate.
Valid Washington State Principal’s Certificate at appropriate level.
Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearance/sexual misconduct clearance.
Subject to a successful employment interview

Nice To Haves

Experience with or knowledge of CEL 5D+ Teacher Evaluations preferred.

Responsibilities

Directs, supervises, facilitates, and may evaluate the instructional, guidance, and other programs of the building; is responsible for educational leadership and student achievement in the assigned building; leads staff in continuous improvement of instruction and program delivery; monitors student performance within the building.
Coordinates human relations within the school and between the school and its stakeholders (i.e., students, families, parent groups; community agencies, business community, etc.); ensures and promotes student welfare; exercises good judgment in dealings with students, staff, parents, and public.
May lead the development of program improvement plans at the building level in collaboration with teachers and district staff; coordinates the involvement of curriculum and instruction and staff development in improving instruction and programs; coordinates building involvement in the district's curriculum and program review and implementation cycle.
Participates in the formulation, interpretation, and execution of the policies and regulations of the State Board of Education.
Supervises student discipline and the management of students in the lunchroom, in hallways, on school grounds, and in any program held at the school under district sanction; works cooperatively with district administrators in emergency situations.
Supervises the security and care of assigned equipment, buildings, grounds, and other school property.
May participate at staff meetings and in-service training programs sponsored by district administration; maintains and updates knowledge and skills necessary for success in the position by participating in professional development activities as needed or as assigned.
Maintains a high standard of ethics in all professional relationships, actions, and decisions.
Performs related duties as assigned, on a temporary basis.
Regular, reliable, predictable attendance or physical presence is an essential job requirement and critical to the performance of the work.