Change the world or die trying - Teacher, Secondary School Houston ISD Employee Review

1.0
10 Nov 2014
Recommend
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Pros

You have a real chance to change the world or change the life of some kids that are in real need

Cons

Violence and lots of it. Administration that seems rotten from the top down. Student fight involving a knife has both students back in the classroom quickly after a brief in school "suspension" i.e. they nap for a week in a quiet room. Obsession with numbers and data, not so much with students actually learning.

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5.0
6 Oct 2025
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Pros

holidays and summers off pays well hours are good

Cons

if you are not certified by a certain time you have to switch jobs

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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