Elementary Teacher - Teacher Houston ISD Employee Review

2.0
Jan 25, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Salary and benefits. Calendar in line with other local districts. CE opportunities.

Cons

My experience was negative more from my campus than HISD as a whole. Campus leadership was more concerned looking good and being socially "sensitive" than acknowledging there are SERIOUS issues occurring on a daily basis. Student behavior such as gang activity, sexual assault, physical altercations, etc... was always blamed on teachers rather than dealt with by involving parents and appropriate authorities. Most students are 1-2 years behind in core subjects but that takes a backseat to "teaching for the tests." Staff turnover is EXTREMELY high with some leaving mid year or just not returning after extended breaks.

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Pros

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Cons

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