Just what you'd expect from one of the largest public school districts in the country - Teacher, Secondary School Houston ISD Employee Review

3.0
3 Jan 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-Good pay -Excellent vacation time -Opportunities for advancement

Cons

-Administration quality varies by campus -TDS (Teacher Development Specialists) often are not experienced enough to coach other teachers -High level of pressure and scrutiny on teachers who teach a tested subject -Teamwork and collaboration varies campus-by-campus -Work/life balance is not great for teachers who strive to be more than adequate

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5.0
4 Mar 2026
Recommend
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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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