Hostile Work Environment - Special Education Teacher Houston ISD Employee Review

1.0
Feb 27, 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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Cons

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