Executive Director - Elementary Support

Northwest Independent School District; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Independent School District in Fort Worth, TX seeks an Executive Director of Elementary Support to lead Pre-K–5 instructional supervision, develop professional growth, and oversee approximately half of elementary principals. Reports to the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction.

The role emphasizes supervision, data interpretation, collaboration with campus leaders, and advancing district goals within the Curriculum & Instruction department.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctorate in administration, curriculum and instruction, and/or related field.
• Minimum of three years of successful experience as an elementary principal.
• Valid Texas principal certificate.
• Extensive knowledge of public school administration and current trends in education.
• Ability to supervise and evaluate others.
• Ability to interpret data.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying, aligning and supporting District goals in daily activities.
• Review and analyze student data to identify campus specific needs for improved student performance.
• Assist and support campuses and central office in all assigned areas of instruction.
• Collaborate with elementary principals to plan time, resources, and materials to support campus and district goals.
• Support the effective use of technology in the teaching-learning process.
• Monitor development and implementation of campus improvement plans to align with district goals.
• Attend and participate in district-wide initiatives and training sessions.
• Ensure District curriculum is delivered according to Board Policy EH (LOCAL).
• Participate in professional organizations and staff development to stay abreast of trends and best practices.
• Make weekly campus visits to assess implementation of District initiatives and instructional effectiveness.
• Assist curriculum staff in evaluating and selecting instructional materials.
• Evaluate and document performance of elementary principals based on student performance criteria.
• Monitor utilization of personnel and campus resources to improve instruction.
• Participate in screening and interviewing of candidates for elementary principal and assistant principal positions.
• Collaborate with campus leadership to ensure instruction and programs support student achievement.
• Articulate the district’s mission and curriculum strategies to the community for support.
• Prepare reports as necessary.

Skills

Supervise & evaluate

Interpret data

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Master’s or doctorate in administration or curriculum & instruction

Job description

Executive Director - Elementary Support

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Job Details

Job ID: 5960582

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title: Executive Director - Elementary Support (0123)

Reports To: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction

Dept. / Campus: Curriculum & Instruction

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Duty Days: 235 Days

Pay Grade: A50

Date Revised: 4/2026

Primary Purpose:

Provide support and assistance to the Executive Director of Elementary Education through supervision, leadership, and evaluation of the instruction in grades Pre-K-5 and provide leadership in the development and implementation of professional growth opportunities for current and prospective campus administrators. Responsible for the supervision and evaluation of approximately half of the elementary level principals.

Qualifications:

Master’s or doctorate degree in administration, curriculum and instruction, and/or related field

Minimum of three years of successful experience as an elementary principal

Valid Texas principal certificate Extensive knowledge in the principles of public school administration, administrative methods and techniques, and current trends in education

Ability to supervise and evaluate the work of others

Ability to interpret data

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• 1. Assist in the identification, alignment and support of District goals in daily activities.
• 2. Review and analyze student data to identify campus specific needs for improved student performance.
• 3. Assist and support campuses and central office in all assigned areas of instruction.
• 4. Collaborate with elementary principals to plan the necessary time, resources, and materials to support the accomplishment of campus and district goals.
• 5. Support the effective use of technology in the teaching-learning process.
• 6. Monitor the development and implementation of campus improvement plans to ensure alignment with district goals, objectives, priorities, and identified student needs.
• 7. Attend and participate in district-wide initiatives and training sessions that are focused on building campus capacity (i.e. New Admin Academy and principal/assistant principal professional development sessions).
• 8. Assist the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction and the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning to ensure that the District curriculum is delivered in accordance with Board Policy EH (LOCAL).
• 9. Participate in professional organizations and staff development in order to stay abreast of current trends and best practices in instructional programs.
• 10. Make weekly campus visits to assess implementation of District initiatives as well as assessing the effectiveness of instruction and progress toward improved student performance.
• 11. Assist curriculum staff in evaluating and selecting instructional materials to support curriculum and student learning needs
• 12. Evaluate and document the performance of elementary principals based upon student performance criteria.
• 13. Monitor the utilization of personnel and campus resources to improve instruction and student performance.
• 14. Participate in the screening and interviewing of candidates for elementary principal and assistant principal positions
• 15. Work closely with campus leadership to ensure instruction, and instructional programs are implemented in a manner that supports student achievement.
• 16. Able to articulate the district’s mission, instructional philosophy, and curriculum implementation strategies to the community to solicit support in the realization of the district’s mission.
• 17. Prepare reports as necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned Elementary Principals.

Equipment Used:

Personal computer, digital camera, printer, copier, and fax machine.

Working Conditions:

Able to work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Position requires frequent bending, stooping, twisting, pulling, overhead reaching, sitting, and keyboarding. Position requires the ability to lift 25 pounds to waist high.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned, alternative methods of performing your duties, or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $120,000.40 to $167,999.15 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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