Challenging Place to Work - Anonymous employee Houston ISD Employee Review

2.0
Apr 6, 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Being one of the larger school districts in the nation, HISD gets a lot of attention from the public education community. For instance, outside vendors are excited to work with you. Because it was such a challenging place to work, it's easy to bond with other staff members over the sometimes miserable situations you find yourself in as a result of working for such a large federally funded entity.

Cons

District-wide programs sometimes don't work on all campuses. Lots of hoops to jump through to get anything done. Too much testing.

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Cons

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Pros

At an EAS school, there is more autonomy. It is not so microamnaged. Free Pre-k for your kids. Available bonus pay through PFP model.

Cons

Not much coaching happening at EAS schools (for a first year teacher that may be difficult). Not all elementary schools have Pre-k so your kid may not attend the school you work at. I am finding out my new salary on THE DAY I RETURN TO WORK. Crazy.

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