Assistant Principal - Elementary

Assistant Principal - Elementary )

Position Type:
Leading-Campus Administrators/ Assistant Principal
Report to:
Principal
Pay Grade:
Elementary School - 304
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Date Posted: 1/23/2026

Fort Worth ISD seeks 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 who cultivates a positive school culture and ensures effective instructional practices that strengthen literacy and learning in all subject areas.

• Supports 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.
• Leverages resources effectively to respond in a timely manner to all students’ needs.
• 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 sustains 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.

• 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.
• Communicates, collaborates, and builds strong relationships with teachers, staff, students, parents, and community and business partners.
• Leads strategies to proactively provide and coordinate student support services.
• Conducts rigorous and calibrated observations of staff performance.
• Coaches and develops teachers and staff, providing actionable feedback to improve instructional quality.
• Provides support and real‑time coaching to promote instructional improvement.

• Assists the principal in creating a high‑performing, skilled instructional leadership team through real‑time coaching, observations, and professional development opportunities.
• 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.
• Manages resources (people, financial, equipment) effectively to support the organizational goals.
• Participates in development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
• Helps the principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
• Collaborates with district staff to implement policies and advocate for the needs of district students and staff.

• Oversees campus operations in the principal's absence.
• Supports the principal with fiscal oversight of all campus budgets, including campus and student activity funds as directed.
• Plans and…