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Are you a teacher who is ready to make your impact and contribute to student success?
If so, Fort Bend ISD is the place to be!
What we offer:
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Competitive Pay
Starting teacher pay of $62,000 for first-year teachers, plus a differentiated pay scale that offers significant increases at the completion of five-year milestones.
Fort Bend ISD's differentiated pay scale allows experienced teachers to earn more base pay than their peers in our region. -
Calendar with built-in breaks
Teachers have a week off for Thanksgiving and Spring Break, and two weeks off for the Winter Break.
First-year teachers have a 190-day contract year, compared to the traditional corporate calendar of 261 workdays.
Our instructional calendar also includes a student and staff holiday each month, giving students and teachers opportunities to rest and recharge during the school year.
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Robust mentoring and support
Teachers Advancing Professional Practice, TAPP, is designed to support teachers who are new to the profession.
The TAPP mentoring program is designed to support your ability to perform your new role while supporting your emotional well-being. You'll be matched with an experienced teacher to support and guide you in campus culture, policies and procedures, and will receive job-embedded learning experiences aligned to TAPP goals and new teacher needs.
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Comprehensive Employee Benefits
Fort Bend ISD is committed to offering an affordable health plan that encourages a healthy and well-balanced life.
FBISD contributes $570 per month toward employees’ health plans and offers a broad range of wellness services and programs. These programs include free access to personal health and well-being counselors, a free elective surgery benefit, and onsite fitness classes.
Visit the FBISD Employee Benefits and Wellness Resources Center
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Opportunities to grow
With more than 80 schools and specialized campuses, plus plans to open new schools, Fort Bend ISD offers numerous opportunities for career growth and advancement..
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Additional funding for teachers and classrooms
The Fort Bend Education Foundation has contributed nearly $36 million since its inception to support the District’s teachers, students and schools.
The Foundation also provides teachers with zero years teaching experience a new teacher gift bag, filled with supplies to help them outfit their classroom.
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Our location
Fort Bend ISD is located near Houston, Texas, the fourth-largest city in the nation.
While we are a short drive from Houston and its big-city amenities, the communities within Fort Bend ISD offer a plethora of dining, shopping and entertainment options as well as a lower cost of living. Fort Bend County is a great place to live and raise families, and is home to award-winning master-planned communities. We have it all – from cosmopolitan to rural living!
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Our community
We are one of the most diverse school districts in the nation where more than 90 languages and dialogues are spoken.
Fort Bend ISD is considered a “destination district” due to its desirable location and quality of life. Our school district reflects our cosmopolitan to rural community values alongside the opportunity to experience excellence, quality, inclusion and safety in education.
Additional Information
Stipends Available
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Master’s Degree $1,100
Doctorate Degree $2,200
Bilingual Elementary* $4,000
ESL Secondary* $1,000
SPED Non-Severe* $1,500
SPED Severe* $2,000
Sign On Bonuses
Math Secondary* $1,000
Science Secondary* $1,000
*Stipends are based on assignment, in accordance with the 2024-25 Stipend Schedule.
Loan Forgiveness
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Did you know? As a teacher, you may be eligible for various loan forgiveness options.
Additional Resources
Texas Education Agency – Student Loan Forgiveness for Teachers
Connect with us
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Fort Bend ISD's Talent Acquisition team hosts several recruiting events throughout the year, and also participates in many university job fairs.
We'd love to connect with you!
Questions? Contact a member of the Talent Acquisition Team via email.
You may also use Talent Connection, our HR online service center.