Honest Opinion - Sr. CTE Program Specialist Houston ISD Employee Review

4.0
Jun 18, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

You can get a lot of experience and make a difference.

Cons

HR needs a lot of work. POLITICAL - but, this may be shaken up soon by the new state appointment superintendent, Mike Miles... we will see. Many people that were on this political bandwagon of promoting friends, domineering people and being almost untouchable because of all their friend being at the top have left to avoid being laid off by the new superintendent. Salary - salary in some (even central office positions) is much less than neighboring school districts with MUCH less assigned. Do more with more workload = compensated less New superintendent (Mike Miles) does not respect work-life balance. After a few days on the job, he abruptly removed summer 40-in-4. Most people made plans for these off days, he does not care. He called an abrupt ( 1 business day notice) mandatory 4 day meeting that caused many teams to have to cancel or resched. events/ workshops/etc. with students & teachers. The district seems that it is about to become extremely micromanaging under the new leadership. Yes, change is needed but there are people achieving and they will be micromanaged as well.

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5.0
Dec 14, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Typical, structured work environment for education

Cons

None I can think of as far as being an educator

3.0
Jul 8, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Pays more than most districts. There is possibility of growth or movement every year.

Cons

Too many changes at times. When you have a good administration, they are shipped to other schools to help, but your school has to rest and start over with a leadership.

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