Hostile Work Environment - Special Education Teacher Houston ISD Employee Review

1.0
27 Feb 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great salary and higher than other local districts.

Cons

Non compliance with SPED laws. Teacher student ratio is non compliant. TIA funds were used for the new appraisal system. Superintendent is not an educator and his methods are practicing micro management: deceitful ways like how public sectors practice. District is trying to decrease salaries and practice hostile work environment for experienced teachers who are paid much higher than new teachers. Multiple lawsuits from experienced teachers who were forced to leave due to their discriminating them for being older and higher pay. Administrators (principals) have actually admitted to experienced teachers they should be appreciative for being paid higher than others they employ.

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5.0
4 Mar 2026
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Pros

Time management cool job sometimes

Cons

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3.0
17 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

-Love working with the students in HISD -Most coworkers are amazing and passionate about providing access to post-secondary options to all students

Cons

-Instruction from higher up in HISD is often inconsistent, and they deliver expectations and news VERY last minute -There's a lot of disorganization due to being understaffed as everyone is being stretched thin -Isn't room to grow pay-wise in this role; I have to change roles in order to get a salary increase.

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