not a nice district to work - Anonymous employee Houston ISD Employee Review

2.0
May 3, 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

good location; competitive start salary (starting from $ 51,500, but no stipend for advanced degree holders)

Cons

typical urban school district--crimes and unpleasant work condition; not enough support for new teachers unfair teacher appraisal system it tries to push out teachers with comparatively high salary...

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Cons

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4.0
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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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