Fort Bend ISD offers starting teacher pay of $62,000 and competitive salary and benefits for all staff. 

First-year teachers have a 190-day contract year, compared to the traditional corporate calendar of 261 workdays. All teachers have a week off for Thanksgiving and Spring Break and two weeks off for the Winter Break. 

Fort Bend ISD offers a robust mentoring program for all first-year teachers that continues throughout the year.

Fort Bend ISD provides many health and wellness opportunities, including FREE access to personal health and well-being counselors and fitness classes. By contributing $570 per month for each employee, the District offers an affordable health plan, including a FREE elective surgery benefit.

With more than 80 schools and specialized campuses and plans to open new schools, Fort Bend ISD offers numerous opportunities for career growth and advancement.

The Fort Bend Education Foundation has contributed more than $36 million since its inception to support the District's teachers, students and schools.

Fort Bend ISD is one of the most diverse school districts in the nation where more than 90 languages and dialects are spoken. It is considered a "destination district" due to its desirable location and quality of life.