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Openings as of 4/27/2025
Leading-Campus Administrators

Assistant Principal - Leadership Academy Network (Updated)

JobID: 6843

Position Type:
  Leading-Campus Administrators/Assistant Principal


Date Posted:
  2/19/2025


Location:
  To Be Determined


Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled


District:
  Fort Worth ISD
  Additional Information:  Show/Hide
Job Title:                     Assistant Principal - Leadership Academy Network
                                     Elementary School
                                     Middle School

FLSA Status: Exempt

Middle School Assistant Principal
Reports to: Executive Director - Academics
Pay Grade: 305      
Duty Days: 219         Salary Range: $82,675 - $99,608
Duty Days: 214         Salary Range: $80,787 - $97,334

Elementary School Assistant Principal
Reports to: Principal
Pay Grade: 304       
Duty Days: 219         Salary Range: $78,737 - $94,864


Position Purpose
 
Assists directing and managing the overall implementation of the Leadership Academy Network (LAN) Literacy and Instructional Initiatives. Assists with leadership of the campus instructional program ensuring high standards of instruction and student achievement at the Elementary and/or Secondary levels for the LAN.
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
 
Instructional Leadership and Program Management
 
• Encourages and supports development of innovative instructional programs, participates in program evaluation measures, and makes suggestions for improvement where needed.
• Implements state, LAN, and/or District curricula and assessments aligned with state standards.
• Monitors and ensures high-quality instruction practices among teachers and staff that improve student performance.
• Monitors multiple forms of student data to inform instruction and intervention decisions to maximize student achievement.
• Reinforces expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies and classroom management.
• Assists with monitoring Professional Learning Communities that create positive relationships with teachers and administrators while fostering a team culture of open sharing, risk taking and shared leadership, to work effectively as a team.
• Assists in recruiting, selecting, placing, mentoring, and retaining diverse and highly effective teachers and staff.
• Coaches and develops teachers and staff, by giving individual feedback and aligned professional development opportunities.
• Provides clear expectations of performance, using multiple data resources.
• Oversees reporting and monitoring, of student attendance, grading, and achievement.
• Works with department heads and faculty to compile budget requests based on documented program needs.
• Complies with District policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting schools.
• Assists with developing and using information systems to maintain records, and track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
• Adhere to the Code of Ethics and Standards Practices for Texas Educators in such a way that it demonstrates a moral imperative to educate all children and follows practices and procedures of the District.
 
Collaboration
 
• Encourages staff involvement in the decision-making process.
• Proactively seeks and acts on feedback, reflects on personal growth areas, seeks development opportunities and changes practice in ways that improves student outcomes.
• Communicates with all audiences and develops productive relationships.
• Takes a leadership approach to planning activities, outlines and tracks clear goals, tracks targets and strategies to ensure attainment of the school’s mission and goals.
• Participates in development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
• Collaborates with District staff to implement District policies, and advocates for the needs of District students and staff.
• Aligns resources with the needs of the school, and effectively monitors the impact of these resources on school goals in support of the LAN ACE Model, and assists with fiscal oversight of all campus budgets as it relates to Literacy Initiatives, curriculum and instruction.
• Maintains a shared vision of high expectations for all students and staff, including stressing the importance of daily attendance of both students and staff.
 
Safety
 
• Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
 
Supervisory Responsibilities
 
• None.
 
Personal Work Relationships
 
• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
 
Other Duties as Assigned
 
• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations.  All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
 
• Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation, and staff supervision.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of elementary and/or secondary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of federal and state guidelines and District policies and procedures regarding special population students’ services and programs.
• Knowledge and understanding of literacy instruction.
• Skill in judgment and creativity in decision-making; considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Skill in monitoring/assessing the performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Skill in public relations, communications, and interpersonal relations.
• Ability to consider academic, social, and emotional needs of students in making decisions about academic settings and accommodations for individual students.
• Ability to differentiate instructional support for experienced and new teachers.
• Ability to develop and implement plans in all areas of the instructional program.
• Ability to plan and implement projects that support the strategic plan.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply rules, policies, and procedures relating to District operations.
• Ability to use qualitative and quantitative data to make decisions about teaching and learning including student and teacher assessment.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to use computer network system and software ap
• plications as needed.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and implement effective time management techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with students, parents, staff, community, and stakeholders in a multi-ethnic educational environment.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance, and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
 
Travel Requirements
 
• Travels to school district and LAN buildings and professional meetings as required.
 
Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards
 
• Tools/Equipment Used:  Standard office and classroom equipment, including Promethean Board, computer and peripherals.
• Posture:  Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion:  Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting:  Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment:  Works in an office setting; works irregular and/or prolonged hours
• Attendance:  Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands:  Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.
 
Minimum Required Qualifications
 
• Education:
  • Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Education or a directly related field required.
  • Degree in School Administration preferred.
• Certification/License:
  • Valid Texas Mid-Management or Principal Certification required for in-state applicants.
  • Out of state applicants must be currently certified from another state, attach a copy of your valid certification and become Texas Certified prior to being hired
  • T-TESS and T-PESS Certification required if hired
• Experience:
  • 3 years successful teaching experience required;
  • 2 years of Administrative experience preferred;
  • 2 years of Data Analyst or Instructional Coach experience preferred;
  • 2 years of Literacy experience preferred;
  • Experience in inner-city schools with diverse populations preferred.
• Language:  Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) preferred in some settings.
 
 
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.




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Openings as of 4/27/2025
Leading-Campus Administrators

Assistant Principal (2025-2026)

JobID: 6855

Position Type:
  Leading-Campus Administrators/Assistant Principal


Date Posted:
  2/24/2025


Location:
  To Be Determined


Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled


District:
  Fort Worth ISD
  Additional Information:  Show/Hide
Assistant Principal (2025-2026)
                                

Reports to: Principal
Pay Grade:
High School - 306
Middle School - 305
Elementary School - 304
FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Purpose
 
Fort Worth ISD is seeking results-driven assistant principals to support principals in leading a school community in alignment with our district’s Strategic Plan and commitment to academic excellence. As a key instructional leader, you will champion high-quality instruction, data-driven decision-making, and a culture of excellence and equity to ensure all students develop strong foundations for long-term success.
In Fort Worth ISD, assistant principals play a critical role in implementing rigorous academic programs, developing strong educators, and fostering meaningful family and community engagement. The ideal candidate will be a strategic, equity-focused leader, cultivate a positive school culture, and ensure effective instructional practices that strengthen literacy and learning in all subject areas.
If you are passionate about inspiring educators, empowering students, and making a lasting impact, we invite you to join Fort Worth ISD in shaping the future of education.
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
 
Effective Instruction
 
• Supports the implementation of highly effective routines, instructional strategies, and experiences for all students across all core content areas.
• Ensures daily demonstrations of student learning inform data-driven instruction and reinforce high-quality Tier 1 teaching practices to assess student mastery of state standards.
• Collects, analyzes, and monitors multiple forms of data to inform instruction and intervention decisions and maximize growth and achievement for all student groups.
• Ensures the implementation of high-quality, effective classroom instructional strategies that improve performance of all students and student groups, ensuring equity and eliminating achievement gaps.
• Leverages resources effectively to respond in a timely manner to all students’ needs.
• Ensures fidelity to high-quality instructional materials by promoting teacher lesson internalization and alignment with state standards, assessments, and district curricula.
• Reinforces rigorous expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies and classroom management.
• Leads Professional Learning Communities (PLC) as a key member of the instructional leadership team that sustain positive relationships with teachers and administrators while fostering a team culture of open sharing, risk taking and shared leadership, to increase student achievement for all student groups.
• In high schools, assists in increasing graduation rates and ensures readiness for post-secondary success.
 
Positive School Culture
 
• Aligns the Fort Worth ISD’s vision, mission, and goals to a safe environment and high expectations.
 
• Supports the principal with the development, implementation, and sustaining a shared vision of high expectations for all students and staff.
 
• Ensures clear expectations and systems for behaviors, including social and emotional supports.
• Supports a shared vision and culture of collective responsibility with high expectations for staff and students.
• Communicates, collaborates, and builds strong relationships with teachers, staff, students, and parents, and community and business partners.
• Leads strategies to proactively provide and coordinate student support services.
• Involves and coordinates family and community involvement in productive activities.
 
Effective, Well-Supported Teachers
 
• Conducts rigorous and calibrated observations.
• Observes employee performance regularly, records observations, and conducts evaluation conferences; serves as second appraiser as needed for designated teacher appraisal system.
• Assists principal in recruiting, selecting, placing, mentoring, and retaining diverse and highly effective teachers and staff.
• Coaches and develops teachers and staff, by providing actionable feedback to improve the quality of instruction.
• Provides support and real-time coaching to promote instructional improvement.
 
School Organizational Leadership, Planning, and Improvement
 
• Assists the principal in creating a high-performing, skilled instructional leadership team through real-time coaching, observations, and professional development opportunities to increase student achievement and attendance.
• Strategically plans and ensures campus operations and resources promote the academic success and well-being of each student.
• Adheres to and applies the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
• Models personal commitment to developing self and others.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with all stakeholders.
• Manages resources (people, financial, equipment) effectively to support the organizational goals.
• Takes a leadership role in planning activities, outlines and tracks clear goals, tracks targets and strategies to ensure attainment of the school’s mission and goals that improves teacher effectiveness and outcomes.
• Participates in development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
• Helps principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain records, and track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
• Collaborates with district staff to implement policies, and advocates for the needs of district students and staff.
 
 
 
Positive School Culture
 
• Aligns the Fort Worth ISD’s vision, mission, and goals to a safe environment and high expectations.
 
• Collaborates with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.
 
• Supports the principal in implementing a shared vision and culture of collective responsibility with high expectations for staff and students.
 
• Ensures that school rules are uniformly applied, and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable, in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and the student handbook.
• Applies a variety of restorative student discipline techniques to meet the behavior needs of individual students.
• Assists with developing strategies to proactively provide and coordinate student support services.
• Demonstrates awareness of school-community needs, and initiates activities to meet those needs using appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
 
Administration, Fiscal, and Facilities Management
 
• Oversees campus operations in principal’s absence.
• Supports the principal with fiscal oversight of all campus budgets, including campus and student activity funds as directed.
• Takes a leadership role in planning and scheduling of daily school activities, including the development of master and class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.
• Assists with requisitions, supplies, textbooks, and equipment; monitors and maintains inventory in accordance with district procedures.
• Coordinates operational support services such as transportation, custodial, and cafeteria to best meet campus needs.
• Complies with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting schools.
 
Supervisory Responsibilities
 
• Provides clear expectations of performance, supervises and conducts rigorous, calibrated evaluations using multiple data sources of professional staff as assigned by the school principal.
• Directs the work of teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical staff, and others as assigned.
 
Personal Work Relationships
 
• Maintains a commitment to the district’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Develops and uses effective conflict-management and consensus-building skills.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with stakeholders.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and performs as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
 
 
 
 
 
Other Duties as Assigned
 
• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
 
• Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation, and staff supervision.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of elementary and/or secondary school evidence-based curriculum and pedagogy.
• Knowledge of federal and state guidelines and district policies and procedures regarding special population students’ services and programs.
 
• Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based literacy instruction.
• Knowledge of state college, career, and military readiness (CCMR) standards and requirements
• Skill in judgment and creativity in decision-making; considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Skill in monitoring/assessing the performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Skill in public relations, communications, and interpersonal relations.
• Ability to consider academic, social, and emotional needs of students in making decisions about academic settings and accommodations for individual students.
• Ability to differentiate instructional support for experienced and new teachers.
• Ability to develop and implement plans in all areas of the instructional program.
• Ability to plan and implement projects that support the FWISD Strategic Plan.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply rules, policies, and procedures relating to district operations.
• Ability to use qualitative and quantitative data to make decisions about teaching and learning including student and teacher assessment.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and implement effective time management techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with students, parents, staff, community, and stakeholders in a multi-ethnic educational environment.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance, and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
 
Travel Requirements
 
• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards
 
• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office and classroom equipment, including Promethean Board, computer and peripherals.
• Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment:  Works in an office setting; works irregular and/or prolonged hours; works inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; occasional districtwide and statewide travel.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands:  Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions. 
 
Minimum Required Qualifications
 
• Education: 
  • Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university required.
  • Degree in School Administration preferred.
     
• Certification/License: 
  • Valid Texas Mid-Management or Principal Certification required for in-state applicants
  • Out of state applicants must be currently certified from another state, attach a copy of your valid certification and become Texas Certified prior to being hired.
  • T-TESS and T-PESS Certification required if hired
     
• Experience: 
  • 3 years successful teaching experience required.
  • Experience as an Instructional Coach, Teacher Leader, or Dean of Instruction preferred.
  • Experience in inner-city schools with diverse student populations.
     
• Language: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred in some settings.
 
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.




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Openings as of 4/27/2025
Leading-Campus Administrators

Principal Elementary School (2025-2026)

JobID: 6856

Position Type:
  Leading-Campus Administrators/Principal


Date Posted:
  2/24/2025


Location:
  To Be Determined


Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled


District:
  Fort Worth ISD
  Additional Information:  Show/Hide
Principal Elementary School

Reports to: Executive Director – Elementary School Leadership
Pay Grade 307
Salary: $92,598 - $111,563
FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Purpose
 
Fort Worth ISD is seeking a results-driven principal to lead a school community in alignment with our district’s Strategic Plan and commitment to academic excellence. As a key instructional leader, you will champion high-quality instruction, data-driven decision-making, and a culture of excellence and equity to ensure all students develop strong foundations for long-term success.
In Fort Worth ISD, principals play a critical role in implementing rigorous academic programs, developing strong educators, and fostering meaningful family and community engagement. The ideal candidate will be a strategic, equity-focused leader with a proven ability to drive student achievement, cultivate a positive school culture, and ensure effective instructional practices that strengthen literacy and learning in all subject areas.
If you are passionate about inspiring educators, empowering students, and making a lasting impact, we invite you to join Fort Worth ISD in shaping the future of education.
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
 
Effective Instruction
• Implements highly effective routines, instructional strategies, and experiences for all students across all core content areas.
• Implements highly effective, evidence-based literacy practices and initiatives embedded into the campus improvement plan, ensuring robust instructional practices and targeted interventions support students in achieving grade-level reading proficiency.
• Collects, analyzes, and monitors multiple forms of data to inform instruction, and intervention decisions and maximize growth and achievement for all student groups.
• Leverages resources effectively to respond in a timely manner to all students’ needs.
• Ensures the implementation of high-quality, effective classroom instructional strategies that improve performance of all students and student groups, ensuring equity and eliminating achievement gaps.
• Ensures the use of student level data to drive continuous improvement ensuring every student has sufficient opportunity to meet and exceed standards.
• Ensures daily demonstrations of student learning inform data-driven instruction and reinforce high-quality Tier 1 teaching practices to assess student mastery of state standards.
• Ensures fidelity to high-quality instructional materials by promoting teacher lesson internalization and alignment with state standards, assessments, and district curricula
• Facilitates access to high-quality instructional resources and professional development.
Positive School Culture
• Aligns the Fort Worth ISD’s vision, mission, and goals to a safe environment and high expectations.
• Establishes and communicates clear expectations and systems for behaviors, including social and emotional supports.
• Establishes and implements a shared vision and culture of collective responsibility with high expectations for staff and students.
• Communicates, collaborates, and builds strong relationships with teachers, staff, students, and parents, and community and business partners.
• Leads strategies to proactively provide and coordinate student support services.
• Involves and coordinates family and community involvement in productive activities.
Effective, Well-Supported Teachers
• Recruits, selects, assigns, and inducts highly effective educators.
• Conducts rigorous and calibrated observations.
• Provides support and real-time coaching to promote instructional improvement.
• Personalizes and aligns professional development.
• Coaches and develops teachers by providing actionable feedback to improve the quality of instruction.
Effective School Leadership and Planning
• Creates a high-performing, skilled leadership team through real-time coaching, observations, and professional development opportunities to increases student achievement and attendance.
• Adheres to and applies the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
• Addresses leadership and instructional priorities through focused time and calendar meetings.
• Leads focused planning processes with strategic monitoring of outcomes.
• Productively manages change processes.
• Models personal commitment to developing self and others.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with all stakeholders.
• Strategically plans and ensures campus operations and resources promote the academic success and well-being of each student.
• Manages resources (people, financial, equipment) effectively to support the organizational goals.
Supervisory Responsibilities
 
• Supervises and evaluates the performance of staff assigned to campus including assistant principal(s), teacher(s), counselor(s), librarian(s), instructional aides, clerical support staff, and custodians.
 
Personal Work Relationships
 
• Maintains a commitment to the district’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Develops and uses effective conflict-management and consensus-building skills.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and performs as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
 
Other Duties as Assigned
 
• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
 
• Knowledge of federal and state guidelines and district policies and procedures regarding all students’ services and programs.
• Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation, and staff supervision, including principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based literacy instruction.
• Skill in judgment and creativity in decision-making, together with use of qualitative and quantitative data to make decisions about teaching and learning, including student and teacher assessment; considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Ability to consider academic, social, and emotional needs of students in making decisions about academic settings and accommodations for individual students.
• Ability to differentiate instructional support for experienced and new teachers.
• Ability to establish program goals and objectives that support the strategic plan and develop and implement plans in all areas of the instructional program.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and implement effective time management techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with students, parents, staff, community, and stakeholders in a multi-ethnic educational environment.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance, and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
 
Travel Requirements
 
• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
 
Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards
 
• Tools/Equipment Used:  Standard office and classroom equipment, including Promethean Board, computer and peripherals.
• Posture:  Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment:  Works in an office setting; works irregular and/or prolonged hours; works inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands:  Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.
 
Minimum Required Qualifications
 
• Education:
  • Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Education or a directly related field required.
  • Degree in School Administration preferred.
     
• Certification/License:
  • Valid Texas Mid-Management or Principal Certification required for in-state applicants
  • Out of state applicants must be currently certified from another state, attach a copy of your valid certification and become Texas Certified prior to being hired.
  • T-TESS and T-PESS Certification required if hired
     
• Experience:
  • Five years of experience in education, with at least two years in a leadership role demonstrating successful impact required.
  • Administrative experience as a Principal, Assistant Principal, or Dean of Instruction preferred.
  • Experience in inner city schools with diverse populations preferred.
 
• Language: Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) preferred in some settings.
 
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
 




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Openings as of 4/27/2025
Leading-Campus Administrators

Principal Middle School (2025-2026)

JobID: 6857

Position Type:
  Leading-Campus Administrators/Principal


Date Posted:
  2/24/2025


Location:
  To Be Determined


Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled


District:
  Fort Worth ISD
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Principal Middle School (2025-2026)

Reports to: Executive Director – School Leadership
Pay Grade 308
Salary: $100,523 - $121,114
FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Purpose
 
Fort Worth ISD is seeking a results-driven principal to lead a school community in alignment with our district’s Strategic Plan and commitment to academic excellence. As a key instructional leader, you will champion high-quality instruction, data-driven decision-making, and a culture of excellence and equity to ensure all students develop strong foundations for long-term success.
In Fort Worth ISD, principals play a critical role in implementing rigorous academic programs, developing strong educators, and fostering meaningful family and community engagement. The ideal candidate will be a strategic, equity-focused leader with a proven ability to drive student achievement, cultivate a positive school culture, and ensure effective instructional practices that strengthen literacy and learning in all subject areas.
If you are passionate about inspiring educators, empowering students, and making a lasting impact, we invite you to join Fort Worth ISD in shaping the future of education.
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
 
Effective Instruction
• Implements highly effective routines, instructional strategies, and experiences for all students across all core content areas.
• Implements highly effective, evidence-based literacy practices and initiatives embedded into the campus improvement plan, ensuring robust instructional practices and targeted interventions support students in achieving grade-level reading proficiency.
• Collects, analyzes, and monitors multiple forms of data to inform instruction, and intervention decisions and maximize growth and achievement for all student groups.
• Leverages resources effectively to respond in a timely manner to all students’ needs.
• Ensures the implementation of high-quality, effective classroom instructional strategies that improve performance of all students and student groups, ensuring equity and eliminating achievement gaps.
• Ensures the use of student level data to drive continuous improvement ensuring every student has sufficient opportunity to meet and exceed standards.
• Ensures daily demonstrations of student learning to inform data-driven instruction and reinforce high-quality Tier 1 teaching practices to assess student mastery of state standards.
• Ensures fidelity to high-quality instructional materials by promoting teacher lesson internalization and alignment with state standards, assessments, and district curricula
• Facilitates access to high-quality instructional resources and professional development.
Positive School Culture
• Aligns the Fort Worth ISD’s vision, mission, and goals to a safe environment and high expectations.
• Establishes and communicates clear expectations and systems for behaviors, including social and emotional supports.
• Establishes and implements a shared vision and culture of collective responsibility with high expectations for staff and students.
• Communicates, collaborates, and builds strong relationships with teachers, staff, students, and parents, and community and business partners.
• Leads strategies to proactively provide and coordinate student support services.
• Involves and coordinates family and community involvement in productive activities.
Effective, Well-Supported Teachers
• Recruits, selects, assigns, and inducts highly effective educators.
• Conducts rigorous and calibrated observations.
• Provides support and real-time coaching to promote instructional improvement.
• Personalizes and aligns professional development.
• Coaches and develops teachers by providing actionable feedback to improve the quality of instruction.
Effective School Leadership and Planning
• Creates a high-performing, skilled leadership team through real-time coaching, observations, and professional development opportunities to increases student achievement and attendance.
• Adheres to and applies the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
• Addresses leadership and instructional priorities through focused time and calendar meetings.
• Leads focused planning processes with strategic monitoring of outcomes.
• Productively manages change processes.
• Models personal commitment to developing self and others.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with all stakeholders.
• Strategically plans and ensures campus operations and resources promote the academic success and well-being of each student.
• Manages resources (people, financial, equipment) effectively to support the organizational goals.
Supervisory Responsibilities
 
• Supervises and evaluates the performance of staff assigned to campus including assistant principal(s), teacher(s), counselor(s), librarian(s), instructional aides, clerical support staff, and custodians.
 
Personal Work Relationships
 
• Maintains a commitment to the district’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Develops and uses effective conflict-management and consensus-building skills.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and performs as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
 
Other Duties as Assigned
 
• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
 
• Knowledge of federal and state guidelines and district policies and procedures regarding all students’ services and programs.
• Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation, and staff supervision, including principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of middle school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based literacy instruction.
• Skill in judgment and creativity in decision-making, together with use of qualitative and quantitative data to make decisions about teaching and learning, including student and teacher assessment; considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Ability to consider academic, social, and emotional needs of students in making decisions about academic settings and accommodations for individual students.
• Ability to differentiate instructional support for experienced and new teachers.
• Ability to establish program goals and objectives that support the strategic plan and develop and implement plans in all areas of the instructional program.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and implement effective time management techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with students, parents, staff, community, and stakeholders in a multi-ethnic educational environment.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance, and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
 
Travel Requirements
 
• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
 
Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards
 
• Tools/Equipment Used:  Standard office and classroom equipment, including Promethean Board, computer and peripherals.
• Posture:  Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment:  Works in an office setting; works irregular and/or prolonged hours; works inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands:  Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.
 
Minimum Required Qualifications
 
• Education:
  • Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Education or a directly related field required.
  • Degree in School Administration preferred.
     
• Certification/License:
  • Valid Texas Mid-Management or Principal Certification required for in-state applicants
  • Out of state applicants must be currently certified from another state, attach a copy of your valid certification and become Texas Certified prior to being hired.
  • T-TESS and T-PESS Certification required if hired
     
• Experience:
  • Five years of experience in education, with at least two years in a leadership role demonstrating successful impact required.
  • Administrative experience as a Principal, Assistant Principal, or Dean of Instruction preferred.
  • Experience in inner city schools with diverse populations preferred.
 
• Language: Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) preferred in some settings.
 
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
 
 




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Openings as of 4/27/2025
Leading-Campus Administrators

Principal High School (2025-2026)

JobID: 6858

Position Type:
  Leading-Campus Administrators/Principal


Date Posted:
  2/24/2025


Location:
  To Be Determined


Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled


District:
  Fort Worth ISD
  Additional Information:  Show/Hide
Principal High School
 
Reports to: Executive Director –  High School Leadership
Pay Grade: 309
Salary Range: $118,479 - $142,748
FLSA Status:  Exempt

Position Purpose
 
Fort Worth ISD is seeking a results-driven principal to lead a school community in alignment with our district’s Strategic Plan and commitment to academic excellence. As a key instructional leader, you will champion high-quality instruction, data-driven decision-making, and a culture of excellence and equity to ensure all students develop strong foundations for long-term success.
In Fort Worth ISD, principals play a critical role in implementing rigorous academic programs, developing strong educators, and fostering meaningful family and community engagement. The ideal candidate will be a strategic, equity-focused leader with a proven ability to drive student achievement, cultivate a positive school culture, and ensure effective instructional practices that strengthen literacy and learning in all subject areas.
If you are passionate about inspiring educators, empowering students, and making a lasting impact, we invite you to join Fort Worth ISD in shaping the future of education.
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
 
Effective Instruction
 
• Implements highly effective routines, instructional strategies, and experiences for all students across all core content areas.
• Increases graduation rates and ensures readiness for post-secondary success.
• Ensures all students participate in college, career, and military readiness (CCMR) programs and programs are implemented with fidelity.
• Collects, analyzes, and monitors multiple forms of data to inform instruction, and intervention decisions and maximize growth and achievement for all student groups.
• Leverages resources effectively to respond in a timely manner to all students’ needs.
• Ensures the implementation of high-quality, effective classroom instructional strategies that improve performance of all students and student groups, ensuring equity and eliminating achievement gaps.
• Ensures the use of student level data to drive continuous improvement ensuring every student has sufficient opportunity to meet and exceed standards.
• Ensures daily demonstrations of student learning to inform data-driven instruction and reinforce high-quality Tier 1 teaching practices to assess student mastery of state standards.
• Ensures fidelity to high-quality instructional materials by promoting teacher lesson internalization and alignment with state standards, assessments, and district curricula
• Facilitates access to high-quality instructional resources and professional development.
Positive School Culture
• Aligns the Fort Worth ISD’s vision, mission, and goals to a safe environment and high expectations.
• Establishes and communicates clear expectations and systems for behaviors, including social and emotional supports.
• Establishes and implements a shared vision and culture of collective responsibility with high expectations for staff and students.
• Communicates, collaborates, and builds strong relationships with teachers, staff, students, and parents, and community and business partners.
• Leads strategies to proactively provide and coordinate student support services.
• Involves and coordinates family and community involvement in productive activities.
Effective, Well-Supported Teachers
• Recruits, selects, assigns, and inducts highly effective educators.
• Conducts rigorous and calibrated observations.
• Provides support and real-time coaching to promote instructional improvement.
• Personalizes and aligns professional development.
• Coaches and develops teachers by providing actionable feedback to improve the quality of instruction.
Effective School Leadership and Planning
• Creates a high-performing, skilled leadership team through real-time coaching, observations, and professional development opportunities to increase student achievement and attendance.
• Adheres to and applies the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
• Addresses leadership and instructional priorities through focused time and calendar meetings.
• Leads focused planning processes with strategic monitoring of outcomes.
• Productively manages change processes.
• Models personal commitment to developing self and others.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with all stakeholders.
• Strategically plans and ensures campus operations and resources promote the academic success and well-being of each student.
• Manages resources (people, financial, equipment) effectively to support the organizational goals.
Supervisory Responsibilities
 
• Supervises and evaluates the performance of staff assigned to campus including assistant principal(s), teacher(s), counselor(s), librarian(s), instructional aides, clerical support staff, and custodians.
 
Personal Work Relationships
 
• Maintains a commitment to the district’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Develops and uses effective conflict-management and consensus-building skills.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and performs as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
 
Other Duties as Assigned
 
• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
 
• Knowledge of federal and state guidelines and district policies and procedures regarding all students’ services and programs.
• Knowledge of graduation and college, career, and military readiness (CCMR) standards and requirements.
• Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation, and staff supervision, including principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of high school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based literacy instruction.
• Skill in judgment and creativity in decision-making, together with use of qualitative and quantitative data to make decisions about teaching and learning, including student and teacher assessment; considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Ability to consider academic, social, and emotional needs of students in making decisions about academic settings and accommodations for individual students.
• Ability to differentiate instructional support for experienced and new teachers.
• Ability to establish program goals and objectives that support the strategic plan and develop and implement plans in all areas of the instructional program.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and implement effective time management techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with students, parents, staff, community, and stakeholders in a multi-ethnic educational environment.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance, and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
 
Travel Requirements
 
• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
 
Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards
 
• Tools/Equipment Used:  Standard office and classroom equipment, including Promethean Board, computer and peripherals.
• Posture:  Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment:  Works in an office setting; works irregular and/or prolonged hours; works inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands:  Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.
 
Minimum Required Qualifications
 
• Education:
  • Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Education or a directly related field required.
  • Degree in School Administration preferred.
     
• Certification/License:
  • Valid Texas Mid-Management or Principal Certification required for in-state applicants
  • Out of state applicants must be currently certified from another state, attach a copy of your valid certification and become Texas Certified prior to being hired.
  • T-TESS and T-PESS Certification required if hired
     
• Experience:
  • Five years of experience in education, with at least two years in a leadership role demonstrating successful impact required.
  • Administrative experience as a Principal, Assistant Principal, or Dean of Instruction preferred.
  • Experience in inner city schools with diverse populations preferred.
 
• Language: Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) preferred in some settings.
 
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
 




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Openings as of 4/27/2025
Leading-Campus Administrators

Principal - Paschal High School

JobID: 6863

Position Type:
  Leading-Campus Administrators/Principal


Date Posted:
  3/4/2025


Location:
  Paschal, R.L. HS


Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled


District:
  Fort Worth ISD
  Additional Information:  Show/Hide
Principal - Paschal High School
 
Reports to: Executive Director – Secondary School Leadership
Pay Grade: 309
Salary Range: $118,479 - $167,016
FLSA Status:  Exempt

Position Purpose
 
Fort Worth ISD is seeking a results-driven principal to lead the Paschal High School community in alignment with our district’s Strategic Plan and commitment to academic excellence. Paschal is a comprehensive 9 - 12th grade campus serving 2,1000 students.  Paschal is the oldest and largest high school in the district.  Learn more about Paschal High School here.  As a key instructional leader, you will champion high-quality instruction, data-driven decision-making, and a culture of excellence and equity to ensure all students develop strong foundations for long-term success.
In Fort Worth ISD, principals play a critical role in implementing rigorous academic programs, developing strong educators, and fostering meaningful family and community engagement. The ideal candidate will be a strategic, equity-focused leader with a proven ability to drive student achievement, cultivate a positive school culture, and ensure effective instructional practices that strengthen literacy and learning in all subject areas.
If you are passionate about inspiring educators, empowering students, and making a lasting impact, we invite you to join Fort Worth ISD in shaping the future of education.
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
 
Effective Instruction
 
• Implements highly effective routines, instructional strategies, and experiences for all students across all core content areas.
• Increases graduation rates and ensures readiness for post-secondary success.
• Ensures all students participate in college, career, and military readiness (CCMR) programs and programs are implemented with fidelity.
• Collects, analyzes, and monitors multiple forms of data to inform instruction, and intervention decisions and maximize growth and achievement for all student groups.
• Leverages resources effectively to respond in a timely manner to all students’ needs.
• Ensures the implementation of high-quality, effective classroom instructional strategies that improve performance of all students and student groups, ensuring equity and eliminating achievement gaps.
• Ensures the use of student level data to drive continuous improvement ensuring every student has sufficient opportunity to meet and exceed standards.
• Ensures daily demonstrations of student learning to inform data-driven instruction and reinforce high-quality Tier 1 teaching practices to assess student mastery of state standards.
• Ensures fidelity to high-quality instructional materials by promoting teacher lesson internalization and alignment with state standards, assessments, and district curricula
• Facilitates access to high-quality instructional resources and professional development.
Positive School Culture
• Aligns the Fort Worth ISD’s vision, mission, and goals to a safe environment and high expectations.
• Establishes and communicates clear expectations and systems for behaviors, including social and emotional supports.
• Establishes and implements a shared vision and culture of collective responsibility with high expectations for staff and students.
• Communicates, collaborates, and builds strong relationships with teachers, staff, students, and parents, and community and business partners.
• Leads strategies to proactively provide and coordinate student support services.
• Involves and coordinates family and community involvement in productive activities.
Effective, Well-Supported Teachers
• Recruits, selects, assigns, and inducts highly effective educators.
• Conducts rigorous and calibrated observations.
• Provides support and real-time coaching to promote instructional improvement.
• Personalizes and aligns professional development.
• Coaches and develops teachers by providing actionable feedback to improve the quality of instruction.
Effective School Leadership and Planning
• Creates a high-performing, skilled leadership team through real-time coaching, observations, and professional development opportunities to increase student achievement and attendance.
• Adheres to and applies the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
• Addresses leadership and instructional priorities through focused time and calendar meetings.
• Leads focused planning processes with strategic monitoring of outcomes.
• Productively manages change processes.
• Models personal commitment to developing self and others.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with all stakeholders.
• Strategically plans and ensures campus operations and resources promote the academic success and well-being of each student.
• Manages resources (people, financial, equipment) effectively to support the organizational goals.
Supervisory Responsibilities
 
• Supervises and evaluates the performance of staff assigned to campus including assistant principal(s), teacher(s), counselor(s), librarian(s), instructional aides, clerical support staff, and custodians.
 
Personal Work Relationships
 
• Maintains a commitment to the district’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Develops and uses effective conflict-management and consensus-building skills.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and performs as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
 
Other Duties as Assigned
 
• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
 
• Knowledge of federal and state guidelines and district policies and procedures regarding all students’ services and programs.
• Knowledge of graduation and college, career, and military readiness (CCMR) standards and requirements.
• Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation, and staff supervision, including principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of high school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based literacy instruction.
• Skill in judgment and creativity in decision-making, together with use of qualitative and quantitative data to make decisions about teaching and learning, including student and teacher assessment; considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Ability to consider academic, social, and emotional needs of students in making decisions about academic settings and accommodations for individual students.
• Ability to differentiate instructional support for experienced and new teachers.
• Ability to establish program goals and objectives that support the strategic plan and develop and implement plans in all areas of the instructional program.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and implement effective time management techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with students, parents, staff, community, and stakeholders in a multi-ethnic educational environment.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance, and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
 
Travel Requirements
 
• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
 
Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards
 
• Tools/Equipment Used:  Standard office and classroom equipment, including Promethean Board, computer and peripherals.
• Posture:  Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment:  Works in an office setting; works irregular and/or prolonged hours; works inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands:  Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.
 
Minimum Required Qualifications
 
• Education:
  • Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Education or a directly related field required.
  • Degree in School Administration preferred.
     
• Certification/License:
  • Valid Texas Mid-Management or Principal Certification required for in-state applicants
  • Out of state applicants must be currently certified from another state, attach a copy of your valid certification and become Texas Certified prior to being hired.
  • T-TESS and T-PESS Certification required if hired
     
• Experience:
  • Five years of experience in education, with at least two years in a leadership role demonstrating successful impact required.
  • Administrative experience as a Principal, Assistant Principal, or Dean of Instruction preferred.
  • Experience in inner city schools with diverse populations preferred.
 
• Language: Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) preferred in some settings.
 
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
 
 




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Openings as of 4/27/2025
Leading-Campus Administrators

Principal - North Side High School

JobID: 6864

Position Type:
  Leading-Campus Administrators/Principal


Date Posted:
  3/4/2025


Location:
  North Side HS


Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled


District:
  Fort Worth ISD
  Additional Information:  Show/Hide
Principal - North Side High School
 
Reports to: Executive Director – Secondary School Leadership
Pay Grade: 309
Salary Range: $118,479 - $167,016
FLSA Status:  Exempt

Position Purpose
 
Fort Worth ISD is seeking a results-driven principal to lead the North Side High School community in alignment with our district’s Strategic Plan and commitment to academic excellence. North Side is a comprehensive 9 - 12th grade campus serving 1,650 students in the historic North Side community.  Over 50% of students are Emergent Bilingual.  Learn more about North Side High School here.  As a key instructional leader, you will champion high-quality instruction, data-driven decision-making, and a culture of excellence and equity to ensure all students develop strong foundations for long-term success.
In Fort Worth ISD, principals play a critical role in implementing rigorous academic programs, developing strong educators, and fostering meaningful family and community engagement. The ideal candidate will be a strategic, equity-focused leader with a proven ability to drive student achievement, cultivate a positive school culture, and ensure effective instructional practices that strengthen literacy and learning in all subject areas.
If you are passionate about inspiring educators, empowering students, and making a lasting impact, we invite you to join Fort Worth ISD in shaping the future of education.
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
 
Effective Instruction
 
• Implements highly effective routines, instructional strategies, and experiences for all students across all core content areas.
• Increases graduation rates and ensures readiness for post-secondary success.
• Ensures all students participate in college, career, and military readiness (CCMR) programs and programs are implemented with fidelity.
• Collects, analyzes, and monitors multiple forms of data to inform instruction, and intervention decisions and maximize growth and achievement for all student groups.
• Leverages resources effectively to respond in a timely manner to all students’ needs.
• Ensures the implementation of high-quality, effective classroom instructional strategies that improve performance of all students and student groups, ensuring equity and eliminating achievement gaps.
• Ensures the use of student level data to drive continuous improvement ensuring every student has sufficient opportunity to meet and exceed standards.
• Ensures daily demonstrations of student learning to inform data-driven instruction and reinforce high-quality Tier 1 teaching practices to assess student mastery of state standards.
• Ensures fidelity to high-quality instructional materials by promoting teacher lesson internalization and alignment with state standards, assessments, and district curricula
• Facilitates access to high-quality instructional resources and professional development.
Positive School Culture
• Aligns the Fort Worth ISD’s vision, mission, and goals to a safe environment and high expectations.
• Establishes and communicates clear expectations and systems for behaviors, including social and emotional supports.
• Establishes and implements a shared vision and culture of collective responsibility with high expectations for staff and students.
• Communicates, collaborates, and builds strong relationships with teachers, staff, students, and parents, and community and business partners.
• Leads strategies to proactively provide and coordinate student support services.
• Involves and coordinates family and community involvement in productive activities.
Effective, Well-Supported Teachers
• Recruits, selects, assigns, and inducts highly effective educators.
• Conducts rigorous and calibrated observations.
• Provides support and real-time coaching to promote instructional improvement.
• Personalizes and aligns professional development.
• Coaches and develops teachers by providing actionable feedback to improve the quality of instruction.
Effective School Leadership and Planning
• Creates a high-performing, skilled leadership team through real-time coaching, observations, and professional development opportunities to increase student achievement and attendance.
• Adheres to and applies the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
• Addresses leadership and instructional priorities through focused time and calendar meetings.
• Leads focused planning processes with strategic monitoring of outcomes.
• Productively manages change processes.
• Models personal commitment to developing self and others.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with all stakeholders.
• Strategically plans and ensures campus operations and resources promote the academic success and well-being of each student.
• Manages resources (people, financial, equipment) effectively to support the organizational goals.
Supervisory Responsibilities
 
• Supervises and evaluates the performance of staff assigned to campus including assistant principal(s), teacher(s), counselor(s), librarian(s), instructional aides, clerical support staff, and custodians.
 
Personal Work Relationships
 
• Maintains a commitment to the district’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Develops and uses effective conflict-management and consensus-building skills.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and performs as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
 
Other Duties as Assigned
 
• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
 
• Knowledge of federal and state guidelines and district policies and procedures regarding all students’ services and programs.
• Knowledge of graduation and college, career, and military readiness (CCMR) standards and requirements.
• Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation, and staff supervision, including principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of high school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based literacy instruction.
• Skill in judgment and creativity in decision-making, together with use of qualitative and quantitative data to make decisions about teaching and learning, including student and teacher assessment; considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Ability to consider academic, social, and emotional needs of students in making decisions about academic settings and accommodations for individual students.
• Ability to differentiate instructional support for experienced and new teachers.
• Ability to establish program goals and objectives that support the strategic plan and develop and implement plans in all areas of the instructional program.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and implement effective time management techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with students, parents, staff, community, and stakeholders in a multi-ethnic educational environment.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance, and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
 
Travel Requirements
 
• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
 
Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards
 
• Tools/Equipment Used:  Standard office and classroom equipment, including Promethean Board, computer and peripherals.
• Posture:  Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment:  Works in an office setting; works irregular and/or prolonged hours; works inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands:  Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.
 
Minimum Required Qualifications
 
• Education:
  • Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Education or a directly related field required.
  • Degree in School Administration preferred.
     
• Certification/License:
  • Valid Texas Mid-Management or Principal Certification required for in-state applicants
  • Out of state applicants must be currently certified from another state, attach a copy of your valid certification and become Texas Certified prior to being hired.
  • T-TESS and T-PESS Certification required if hired
     
• Experience:
  • Five years of experience in education, with at least two years in a leadership role demonstrating successful impact required.
  • Administrative experience as a Principal, Assistant Principal, or Dean of Instruction preferred.
  • Experience in inner city schools with diverse populations preferred.
 
• Language: Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) preferred in some settings.
 
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.




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Openings as of 4/27/2025
Leading-Campus Administrators

Principal - Success High School

JobID: 6911

Position Type:
  Leading-Campus Administrators/Principal


Date Posted:
  4/3/2025


Location:
  Success HS


Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled


District:
  Fort Worth ISD
  Additional Information:  Show/Hide
Principal - Success High School
 
Reports to: Executive Director – Secondary School Leadership
Pay Grade: 309
Salary Range: $118,479 - $167,016
FLSA Status:  Exempt

Position Purpose
 
Fort Worth ISD is seeking a results-driven principal to lead the Success High School community in alignment with our district’s Strategic Plan and commitment to academic excellence. Success serves about 700 students who are over age and under credited with both a day time or afternoon school option.  Learn more about Success High School here.  As a key instructional leader, you will champion high-quality instruction, data-driven decision-making, and a culture of excellence and equity to ensure all students develop strong foundations for long-term success.
In Fort Worth ISD, principals play a critical role in implementing rigorous academic programs, developing strong educators, and fostering meaningful family and community engagement. The ideal candidate will be a strategic, equity-focused leader with a proven ability to drive student achievement, cultivate a positive school culture, and ensure effective instructional practices that strengthen literacy and learning in all subject areas.
If you are passionate about inspiring educators, empowering students, and making a lasting impact, we invite you to join Fort Worth ISD in shaping the future of education.
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
 
Effective Instruction
 
• Implements highly effective routines, instructional strategies, and experiences for all students across all core content areas.
• Increases graduation rates and ensures readiness for post-secondary success.
• Ensures all students participate in college, career, and military readiness (CCMR) programs and programs are implemented with fidelity.
• Collects, analyzes, and monitors multiple forms of data to inform instruction, and intervention decisions and maximize growth and achievement for all student groups.
• Leverages resources effectively to respond in a timely manner to all students’ needs.
• Ensures the implementation of high-quality, effective classroom instructional strategies that improve performance of all students and student groups, ensuring equity and eliminating achievement gaps.
• Ensures the use of student level data to drive continuous improvement ensuring every student has sufficient opportunity to meet and exceed standards.
• Ensures daily demonstrations of student learning to inform data-driven instruction and reinforce high-quality Tier 1 teaching practices to assess student mastery of state standards.
• Ensures fidelity to high-quality instructional materials by promoting teacher lesson internalization and alignment with state standards, assessments, and district curricula
• Facilitates access to high-quality instructional resources and professional development.
Positive School Culture
• Aligns the Fort Worth ISD’s vision, mission, and goals to a safe environment and high expectations.
• Establishes and communicates clear expectations and systems for behaviors, including social and emotional supports.
• Establishes and implements a shared vision and culture of collective responsibility with high expectations for staff and students.
• Communicates, collaborates, and builds strong relationships with teachers, staff, students, and parents, and community and business partners.
• Leads strategies to proactively provide and coordinate student support services.
• Involves and coordinates family and community involvement in productive activities.
Effective, Well-Supported Teachers
• Recruits, selects, assigns, and inducts highly effective educators.
• Conducts rigorous and calibrated observations.
• Provides support and real-time coaching to promote instructional improvement.
• Personalizes and aligns professional development.
• Coaches and develops teachers by providing actionable feedback to improve the quality of instruction.
Effective School Leadership and Planning
• Creates a high-performing, skilled leadership team through real-time coaching, observations, and professional development opportunities to increase student achievement and attendance.
• Adheres to and applies the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
• Addresses leadership and instructional priorities through focused time and calendar meetings.
• Leads focused planning processes with strategic monitoring of outcomes.
• Productively manages change processes.
• Models personal commitment to developing self and others.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with all stakeholders.
• Strategically plans and ensures campus operations and resources promote the academic success and well-being of each student.
• Manages resources (people, financial, equipment) effectively to support the organizational goals.
Supervisory Responsibilities
 
• Supervises and evaluates the performance of staff assigned to campus including assistant principal(s), teacher(s), counselor(s), librarian(s), instructional aides, clerical support staff, and custodians.
 
Personal Work Relationships
 
• Maintains a commitment to the district’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Develops and uses effective conflict-management and consensus-building skills.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and performs as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
 
Other Duties as Assigned
 
• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
 
• Knowledge of federal and state guidelines and district policies and procedures regarding all students’ services and programs.
• Knowledge of graduation and college, career, and military readiness (CCMR) standards and requirements.
• Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation, and staff supervision, including principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of high school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based literacy instruction.
• Skill in judgment and creativity in decision-making, together with use of qualitative and quantitative data to make decisions about teaching and learning, including student and teacher assessment; considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Ability to consider academic, social, and emotional needs of students in making decisions about academic settings and accommodations for individual students.
• Ability to differentiate instructional support for experienced and new teachers.
• Ability to establish program goals and objectives that support the strategic plan and develop and implement plans in all areas of the instructional program.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and implement effective time management techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with students, parents, staff, community, and stakeholders in a multi-ethnic educational environment.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance, and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
 
Travel Requirements
 
• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
 
Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards
 
• Tools/Equipment Used:  Standard office and classroom equipment, including Promethean Board, computer and peripherals.
• Posture:  Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment:  Works in an office setting; works irregular and/or prolonged hours; works inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands:  Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.
 
Minimum Required Qualifications
 
• Education:
  • Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Education or a directly related field required.
  • Degree in School Administration preferred.
     
• Certification/License:
  • Valid Texas Mid-Management or Principal Certification required for in-state applicants
  • Out of state applicants must be currently certified from another state, attach a copy of your valid certification and become Texas Certified prior to being hired.
  • T-TESS and T-PESS Certification required if hired
     
• Experience:
  • Five years of experience in education, with at least two years in a leadership role demonstrating successful impact required.
  • Administrative experience as a Principal, Assistant Principal, or Dean of Instruction preferred.
  • Experience in inner city schools with diverse populations preferred.
 
• Language: Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) preferred in some settings.
 
 
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.




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Openings as of 4/27/2025
Leading-Campus Administrators

Principal - Applied Learning Academy

JobID: 6912

Position Type:
  Leading-Campus Administrators/Principal


Date Posted:
  4/3/2025


Location:
  APPLIED LEARNING


Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled


District:
  Fort Worth ISD
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Principal - Applied Learning Academy
 
Reports to: Executive Director – Middle School Leadership
Pay Grade: 308
Salary Range: $100,523 - $121,114
FLSA Status:  Exempt

Position Purpose
 
Fort Worth ISD is seeking a results-driven principal to lead the Applied Learning Academy community in alignment with our district’s Strategic Plan and commitment to academic excellence. Applied Learning Academy is a School of Choice for students in grades 6 - 8 serving approximately 330 students.  The applied learning model asks students to learn curriculum content and to use what they learn in solving a problem or fulfilling an important need.  Learn more about Applied Learning Academy here.  As a key instructional leader, you will champion high-quality instruction, data-driven decision-making, and a culture of excellence and equity to ensure all students develop strong foundations for long-term success.
In Fort Worth ISD, principals play a critical role in implementing rigorous academic programs, developing strong educators, and fostering meaningful family and community engagement. The ideal candidate will be a strategic, equity-focused leader with a proven ability to drive student achievement, cultivate a positive school culture, and ensure effective instructional practices that strengthen literacy and learning in all subject areas.
If you are passionate about inspiring educators, empowering students, and making a lasting impact, we invite you to join Fort Worth ISD in shaping the future of education.
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
 
Effective Instruction
• Implements highly effective routines, instructional strategies, and experiences for all students across all core content areas.
• Implements highly effective, evidence-based literacy practices and initiatives embedded into the campus improvement plan, ensuring robust instructional practices and targeted interventions support students in achieving grade-level reading proficiency.
• Collects, analyzes, and monitors multiple forms of data to inform instruction, and intervention decisions and maximize growth and achievement for all student groups.
• Leverages resources effectively to respond in a timely manner to all students’ needs.
• Ensures the implementation of high-quality, effective classroom instructional strategies that improve performance of all students and student groups, ensuring equity and eliminating achievement gaps.
• Ensures the use of student level data to drive continuous improvement ensuring every student has sufficient opportunity to meet and exceed standards.
• Ensures daily demonstrations of student learning to inform data-driven instruction and reinforce high-quality Tier 1 teaching practices to assess student mastery of state standards.
• Ensures fidelity to high-quality instructional materials by promoting teacher lesson internalization and alignment with state standards, assessments, and district curricula
• Facilitates access to high-quality instructional resources and professional development.
 
 
Positive School Culture
• Aligns the Fort Worth ISD’s vision, mission, and goals to a safe environment and high expectations.
• Establishes and communicates clear expectations and systems for behaviors, including social and emotional supports.
• Establishes and implements a shared vision and culture of collective responsibility with high expectations for staff and students.
• Communicates, collaborates, and builds strong relationships with teachers, staff, students, and parents, and community and business partners.
• Leads strategies to proactively provide and coordinate student support services.
• Involves and coordinates family and community involvement in productive activities.
Effective, Well-Supported Teachers
• Recruits, selects, assigns, and inducts highly effective educators.
• Conducts rigorous and calibrated observations.
• Provides support and real-time coaching to promote instructional improvement.
• Personalizes and aligns professional development.
• Coaches and develops teachers by providing actionable feedback to improve the quality of instruction.
Effective School Leadership and Planning
• Creates a high-performing, skilled leadership team through real-time coaching, observations, and professional development opportunities to increases student achievement and attendance.
• Adheres to and applies the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
• Addresses leadership and instructional priorities through focused time and calendar meetings.
• Leads focused planning processes with strategic monitoring of outcomes.
• Productively manages change processes.
• Models personal commitment to developing self and others.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with all stakeholders.
• Strategically plans and ensures campus operations and resources promote the academic success and well-being of each student.
• Manages resources (people, financial, equipment) effectively to support the organizational goals.
Supervisory Responsibilities
 
• Supervises and evaluates the performance of staff assigned to campus including assistant principal(s), teacher(s), counselor(s), librarian(s), instructional aides, clerical support staff, and custodians.
 
Personal Work Relationships
 
• Maintains a commitment to the district’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Develops and uses effective conflict-management and consensus-building skills.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and performs as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
 
Other Duties as Assigned
 
• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
 
• Knowledge of federal and state guidelines and district policies and procedures regarding all students’ services and programs.
• Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation, and staff supervision, including principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of middle school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based literacy instruction.
• Skill in judgment and creativity in decision-making, together with use of qualitative and quantitative data to make decisions about teaching and learning, including student and teacher assessment; considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Ability to consider academic, social, and emotional needs of students in making decisions about academic settings and accommodations for individual students.
• Ability to differentiate instructional support for experienced and new teachers.
• Ability to establish program goals and objectives that support the strategic plan and develop and implement plans in all areas of the instructional program.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and implement effective time management techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with students, parents, staff, community, and stakeholders in a multi-ethnic educational environment.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance, and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
 
Travel Requirements
 
• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
 
Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards
 
• Tools/Equipment Used:  Standard office and classroom equipment, including Promethean Board, computer and peripherals.
• Posture:  Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment:  Works in an office setting; works irregular and/or prolonged hours; works inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands:  Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.
 
Minimum Required Qualifications
 
• Education:
  • Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Education or a directly related field required.
  • Degree in School Administration preferred.
     
• Certification/License:
  • Valid Texas Mid-Management or Principal Certification required for in-state applicants
  • Out of state applicants must be currently certified from another state, attach a copy of your valid certification and become Texas Certified prior to being hired.
  • T-TESS and T-PESS Certification required if hired
     
• Experience:
  • Five years of experience in education, with at least two years in a leadership role demonstrating successful impact required.
  • Administrative experience as a Principal, Assistant Principal, or Dean of Instruction preferred.
  • Experience in inner city schools with diverse populations preferred.
 
• Language: Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) preferred in some settings.
 
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
 




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