With more than 11,000 full-time employees, the district is the largest employer in Fort Bend County, according to the district website. It has 83 campuses, including 12 high schools, 15 middle schools, 51 elementary campuses and five specialty schools.
In addition, FBISD is experiencing continued growth in the northwest, southeast and central areas of the district, according to the website. To meet the demand, the district is repairing existing schools as well as providing funds for new schools from the 2018 and 2023 bonds.
The following new projects are are projected to be completed within two years:
- Elementary School No. 52 in the Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road area scheduled for 2024
- Middle School No. 16 in the southeast area in the FM 521 corridor scheduled for 2025
- Elementary School No. 55 in the Harvest Green area scheduled for 2025
The district has 240 job openings listed on its website. The news release encourages candidates for all district job roles, including the following:
- Teachers
- Campus and district administrators
- Paraprofessionals
- Central office staff in areas such as teaching and learning, social emotional learning, enrichment, police, human resources, information technology, and other categories
- Support services staff positions, such as custodians, facilities maintenance, crossing guards, bus drivers, cafeteria specialists and extended learning personnel
The event will be held from 9 a.m.-noon at Travis High School, 11111 Harlem Road, Richmond, per the district release.
During the event, hiring managers from campuses and departments will be on-site to meet with candidates in on-site interviews, and qualified candidates may be eligible for immediate job offers.
Candidates may register for the event at www.fortbendisd.com/careers.
