Does Houston ISD pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Houston ISD employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Houston ISD. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Houston ISD?

28% of Houston ISD employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Houston ISD 2.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.2 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Houston ISD?

Teacher (637) , English Teacher (60) , Associate Teacher (55) , Special Education Teacher (39) , Teaching Assistant (31) , Educator (30) , Substitute Teacher (26) , Teacher, Secondary School (25) , Teacher Assistant (22) , Assistant Principal (21) , Elementary Teacher (20) , Math Teacher (20) , Wraparound Resource Specialist (19) , Bilingual Elementary Teacher (14) , Hourly Lecturer (14)

What are the pros of working at Houston ISD according to real employee reviews?

"The pay was good and there are people in the main office for the district that are wonderful" ((in 125 reviews)); "Good benefits and holidays insurance" ((in 74 reviews)); "Salary is good but is it worth your mental health." ((in 59 reviews)); "Great people to work with who are doing great things for student success" ((in 43 reviews)); "Great staff they are the best" ((in 36 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Houston ISD according to real employee reviews?

"Bad management and the kids can be mean" ((in 44 reviews)); "long hours were very long" ((in 33 reviews)); "Unrealistic expectations and poor communication" ((in 17 reviews)); "Too much nepotism and buddy buddy system" ((in 11 reviews)); "Bad upper management, shortened hours as of fall 2018." ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about Houston ISD layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Houston ISD layoffs and their outlook for job security at Houston ISD in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Houston ISD locations?

Houston , Bellaire , South Houston , North Houston , Austin , Humble , Spring , Texas City , The Woodlands , Birmingham , Huston , New York , Scammon Bay , Katy , Kingwood , Missouri City , Richmond , Sweeny , Tomball , Webster , San Antonio , Houston , Dayton , Costa Mesa , Los Angeles , San Francisco , Lake Charles , Philadelphia , Cambridge , Fort Sam Houston

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Houston ISD

Houston ISD reviews

2.7

28% would recommend to a friend

(2,186 total reviews)

F. Mike Miles

9% approve of CEO

21% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (2,186 reviews)

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Houston ISD has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,186 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Houston ISD employee rating is 28% below average for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

5.0

Apr 17, 2017

Substitute Teaching @ Houston ISD

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You can pick what schools may call you

Cons

Subbing can be difficult, but you'll learn what schools and ages you prefer.

4.0

Apr 11, 2017

School Nurse

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Loved working for HISD, great schools

Cons

however it is very large and can be difficult to navigate HR. Principals have free reign to administer as they please, and basically make or break your experience.

2.0

Apr 9, 2017

Dissatisfied Teacher

Special education teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Plenty of opportunities in all grade levels

Cons

To be a large school district it is not very organized structurally.

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Jobs at Houston ISD

Reading Interventionist Elementary

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher (MUST BE FULLY CERTIFIED)

Bilingual Teacher, 1st Grade R/W

Special Education Resource Teacher