Great, but a ton of pressure - Anonymous employee Houston ISD Employee Review

3.0
Nov 5, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Upward movement possible Meaningful career Excellent opportunities for additional income.

Cons

Unfair circumstances (low income school with no parental support, and yet many a teacher penalized for not meeting standerds set for normal communities) Unwarranted changes

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Cons

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3.0
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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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