Fort Worth ISD
Position Type:
Leading-Campus Administrators/ Principal Date Posted:
2/24/2025 Location:
To Be Determined Closing Date:
Open Until Filled 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. 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. Essential Job Functions
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. 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. 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.
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Leading-Campus Administrators/ Principal Date Posted:
2/24/2025 Location:
To Be Determined Closing Date:
Open Until Filled 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. 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. Essential Job Functions
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. 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. 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.
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