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 130 reviews)); "They have good benefits and the students are well behaved." ((in 64 reviews)); "Salary is good for the amount of years you are a Teacher" ((in 62 reviews)); "Great people to work with who are doing great things for student success" ((in 45 reviews)); "Great staff they are the best" ((in 32 reviews))

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

"Bad management and the kids can be mean" ((in 42 reviews)); "long hours were very long" ((in 35 reviews)); "Unrealistic expectations and poor communication" ((in 18 reviews)); "Too much nepotism and buddy buddy system" ((in 11 reviews)); "Bad upper management, shortened hours as of fall 2018." ((in 10 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

Ratings by category

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Career opportunities

2.4

Work/Life balance

2.2

Culture & values

2.1

Senior management

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).

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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

5.0

Mar 28, 2015

Great administrative support and ability to think and teach outside of the box.

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

administrative support competitive salary for inner city schools opportunities to collaborate on a daily basis with colleagues opportunities for advancement

Cons

Because HISD serves a large, inner city area there are many children with socio-economic disadvantages who struggle academically. As a teacher, you are presented with students who are well below the target level as well a those who are on target and well above target level. It can be a challenge to meet the needs of all students; however, I also feel this is one of the most rewarding reasons for working in HISD.

1.0

Mar 12, 2015

Testing Taking Precedence Over Real Learning

Teacher, secondary school

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working with underprivileged students has its ups and downs, but they come to truly depend on you. Some of the faculty can be amazing too.

Cons

The board has allowed the district to go haywire. Many principals lack leadership capabilities.

2.0

Feb 16, 2015

Stressful and overwhelming

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

2.5 months of vacation every year plus holidays 5 day work week. 10 days paid time off.

Cons

Work follows you home. Children can be unpredictable. Student refusal to learn and practice Mathematics. Student behavior.

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Jobs at Houston ISD

Reading Interventionist Elementary

Bilingual Teacher, 1st Grade R/W

Special Education Resource Teacher

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher (MUST BE FULLY CERTIFIED)