Corporation in Disguise - Anonymous employee Houston ISD Employee Review

2.0
15 Jun 2015
Anonymous employee
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Pros

There is a lot of opportunity to move around and advance (if one plays "the game" right). Co-workers are usually wonderful, and people from other states, countries, etc. are made to feel welcomed.

Cons

There is far too much disparity in the high schools. Principals and other administrators can easily get promoted. Our campus leader failed miserably ( dropout rates went up and failure rates increased), and he/she got promoted to a higher-performing school in a much safer community. HISD is not a teacher-friendly climate at all.

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
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Pros

-Love working with the students in HISD -Most coworkers are amazing and passionate about providing access to post-secondary options to all students

Cons

-Instruction from higher up in HISD is often inconsistent, and they deliver expectations and news VERY last minute -There's a lot of disorganization due to being understaffed as everyone is being stretched thin -Isn't room to grow pay-wise in this role; I have to change roles in order to get a salary increase.

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