Elementary ACE Principal — Turnaround Leader

Fort Worth ISD; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Worth ISD seeks an experienced Elementary Principal (ACE) to lead an Accelerating Campus Excellence initiative. The role focuses on turning around a campus through high-quality instruction, equity, and data-driven leadership.

Reports to the Executive Director, School Leadership, with a competitive $130,000 annual salary and a 226 duty-day calendar. The Principal will oversee curriculum alignment, teacher coaching, PLC/ILT leadership, and campus-wide strategic planning to improve student

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or higher required for leadership role.
• Texas Mid-Management or Principal Certification required; T-TESS and T-PESS Certification required.
• Principal experience required; 3 years preferred; urban school experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead campus instructional program ensuring high standards of instruction and student achievement.
• Recruit, develop, and retain high-quality teachers and staff; conduct evaluations using multiple data sources.
• Lead Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and Instructional Leadership Team (ILT).
• Ensure compliance with district policies and create a safe, high-performing learning environment.
• Use data to inform instruction and drive equity to close achievement gaps.
• Oversee budget, calendars, and campus operations to support CEIP goals.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Urban schools experience

Bilingual preferred

Education

Master's Degree in Education or related field

Degree in School Administration preferred

Job description

Fort Worth ISD seeks an experienced Elementary Principal (ACE) to lead an Accelerating Campus Excellence initiative. The role focuses on turning around a campus through high-quality instruction, equity, and data-driven leadership.

Reports to the Executive Director, School Leadership, with a competitive $130,000 annual salary and a 226 duty-day calendar. The Principal will oversee curriculum alignment, teacher coaching, PLC/ILT leadership, and campus-wide strategic planning to improve student