Lack of support and constant scrutiny in the classroom - Elementary Teacher Houston ISD Employee Review

1.0
1 Apr 2026
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Pros

-worked in other districts before that didn't have taxpayer money so didn't have school supplies for teachers -at least most HISD schools have copy paper, pencils, supplies for student/teacher use -I seriously can't think of anymore positives.

Cons

-you must join a union and have a union rep to help explain things to you and get anything done -took 6 weeks off for my pregnancy leave and took away my medical benefits completely. -principal constantly tells me I suck as a teacher, I suck at classroom management, I suck I suck I suck. -zero admin support if a child acts up in your classroom it's all YOUR fault and your made to look like the idiot. -Students are no longer accountable for their own actions. -my school is closing this semester none of us will have a job come next school year. Why are they still coming in and observing me anyways? -constantly in my classroom and observing and giving me low scores -don't care about you or your health or what youre going through.

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5.0
4 Mar 2026
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Pros

Time management cool job sometimes

Cons

The kids are bad af

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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