Is Leander ISD a good company to work for?

Leander ISD has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 436 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 76% of employees would recommend working at Leander ISD to a friend and 67% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Leander ISD have been left by employees working as Substitute Teacher , English Teacher and Special Education Teacher .

Does Leander ISD pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Leander ISD employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Leander ISD. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Leander ISD?

76% of Leander ISD employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Leander ISD 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Leander ISD?

Teacher (138) , Substitute Teacher (30) , Instructional Assistant (16) , Special Education Teacher (15) , Educator (10) , English Teacher (10) , Assistant Principal (4) , Math Teacher (4) , Registrar (4) , SPED Teacher (4) , Special Education Paraprofessional (4) , Administrative Assistant (3) , Assistant Band Director (3) , Counselor (3) , High School Counselor (3)

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

"Some staff are friendly and supportive" ((in 21 reviews)); "great people to work with" ((in 21 reviews)); "Coworkers are great and make it worth going" ((in 12 reviews)); "Great leadership and admin willing to work with you" ((in 7 reviews)); "Time off to be with kids" ((in 6 reviews))

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

"pay is low and most positions or assignments are part time only (about 30 hrs. a week)" ((in 31 reviews)); "Salary low for size of district compared with others around the state." ((in 15 reviews)); "Benefits are awful." ((in 8 reviews)); "Unprofessionalism, lack of adequate training, unnecessary paperwork, lacking cultural diversity on campuses, favoritism vs. qualified applicants." ((in 5 reviews)); "Long hours and struggle to provide assistant coaches in all sports." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Leander ISD locations?

Leander , Austin , Cedar Park , Georgetown , Liberty Hill , Nacogdoches

Leander ISD reviews

3.9

76% would recommend to a friend

(411 total reviews)

Dr. Bruce Gearing

74% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Senior management

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.1

Compensation and benefits

Leander ISD has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 411 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Leander ISD employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

411 reviews

4.0

Mar 12, 2024

Good place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The district has their act together pretty well

Cons

Texas public school teacher pay

Leander ISD Response

2y

Thank you for the positive review! We appreciate you acknowledging that our district is well-organized and functions effectively. Thank you for the positive review! We appreciate you acknowledging that our district is well-organized and functions effectively. We understand your mention of Texas public school teacher pay. While we strive to offer competitive salaries within the state market, we know there's always room for improvement. We are constantly evaluating our compensation structure to ensure it remains attractive and reflects the important role teachers play in our students' lives. Thank you for your dedication to the students of LISD!

5.0

Mar 11, 2024

Slp

Speech language pathologist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Provides lots of support. Collaborative work environment

Cons

High caseload and not a lot of time for planning and paperwork

Leander ISD Response

2y

Thank you for your review! We appreciate you highlighting the supportive and collaborative environment we strive to create for all our staff. We value your feedback and expertise. We encourage you to share any specific suggestions you may have regarding caseload management or planning time with our Special Education team. Thank you for your dedication and the vital role you play in supporting the students of LISD!

5.0

Mar 4, 2024

Great

Special education teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Family oriented LISD in the heart for booking austin

Cons

Constant influx of staff and new TEKS

Leander ISD Response

2y

Thank you for your review! We appreciate you highlighting our family-oriented culture. This aspect is an essential quality that sets us apart from other districts! We understand your point about the constant influx of new staff and the challenges associated with adapting to new TEKS. We are committed to providing support for our teachers as they adapt to new curriculum and changes to TEKS. Thank you for the support you provide to our students who may have special needs! We appreciate the difference you make for LISD students every day!

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