Working at Fort Worth Independent School District in Fort Worth, TX: 12 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Fort Worth, TX Area

"I've worked as an elementary teacher for Fort Worth Independent School District for the past five years. I have taught multiple grade levels and all subjects. I enjoy working for the district but also want to explore other opportunities as well."

"I've worked for Fwisd for 2 years. The administration and staff of my current school makes it a good work environment. One of the problems is with the districts strict restrictions on content and excessive testing for students. Overall, I had a positive experience teaching with Fwisd."

"I have worked for Fort Worth ISD for 15 years. This district thrives on creating initiatives that promote optimal student success."

"I've been working in the Fort Worth Independent School District since 2008. Overall a beautiful place to work, and the ultimate goal of the FWISD Academic Advisement is to serve students and provide opportunities to them that wouldn't ultimately be there otherwise. Steady work environment with plenty of opportunities to collaborate."

"I worked for the Fort Worth ISD as a substitute teacher. It was a great way to make an income while actively trying to pursue a future career."

"I worked here for 7 years and did enjoy it."

"Great for Career Minded Educators"

What do you like about working at Fort Worth Independent School District?

"The opportunity to change lives!"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be willing to work with disadvantaged youth."

What don't you like about working at Fort Worth Independent School District?

"Sometimes the attitudes of the students."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Understand the struggles of Educators and attitudes of students."

"The School District need more improvement"

What do you like about working at Fort Worth Independent School District?

"Working with Different Students and learning their needs."

What don't you like about working at Fort Worth Independent School District?

"The Forth Worth ISD has poor Management"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Make new rules and make sure everyone is following them."

"I actually used this opportunity to pay my way through graduate school."

"School position offers a stable paycheck with medium expectations."

What do you like about working at Fort Worth Independent School District?

"Co-workers are great.Stable position with average expectation of your knowledge. Recently they added an increase in pay for certification in the chosen field."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Their tests are geared to 80% electrical and the rest electronics. The last hiring had basic electronics on the test. Know your color codes and basic formulas.Make sure you negotiate for a higher salary. They will only offer minimum when they call you. Hold out for at least 1-2 dollars per hour more. Their policy is to hire the person selected by the board."

What don't you like about working at Fort Worth Independent School District?

"Compensation - was told in writing it is not against their policy to be unfair to employees. Pay is bottom of the scale for a 2 yr degree and raises are low.Advancement is impossible for technical people even with a degree. It is a good old boy network."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Advancement into management should have more educational requirements than how long you have been there and who you know. Incompetentancy is not a reason for promotion."