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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Pros

You get a study paycheck. I had amazing co-workers who where supportive.

Cons

Bad leadership. You will be blamed for issues and problems even if they aren't clear about expectations or mistakes where made by them. Don't expect a fair evaluation system either. I was under 3-4 at any given time. (Part of your evaluation is how much you do for work outside of work hours too.) You will be reminded that you are a salary employee and that Texas is an at will state constantly. You will be awarded leadership programs that if you refuse to to do or are not able to do during your time off will count against your evaluation.

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