Question 1

Does Houston ISD pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Houston ISD employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Houston ISD. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Houston ISD?

Accepted Answer

26% of Houston ISD employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Houston ISD 2.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.2 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Houston ISD?

Accepted Answer

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)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

"The pay was good and there are people in the main office for the district that are wonderful" ((in 133 reviews)); "They have good benefits and the students are well behaved." ((in 72 reviews)); "Salary is good for the amount of years you are a Teacher" ((in 58 reviews)); "Great people to work with who are doing great things for student success" ((in 46 reviews)); "Great staff they are the best" ((in 32 reviews))

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"Bad management and the kids can be mean" ((in 42 reviews)); "long hours were very long" ((in 34 reviews)); "Unrealistic expectations and poor communication" ((in 17 reviews)); "Horrible culture; very cliquish and downright nasty behavior is condoned." ((in 13 reviews)); "Bad upper management, shortened hours as of fall 2018." ((in 12 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Houston ISD layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Houston ISD locations?

Accepted Answer

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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