Best teacher salary in the nation (when compared with cost of living) - Teacher Houston ISD Employee Review

4.0
26 Sept 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Salary---Salary and Salary. The ASPIRE program is both a pro and a con. You can earn a huge bonus but it is not quite fair.

Cons

Principals are chosen based on who they know. Upper management is beyond stupid--nepotism runs crazy. Good employes are not recognized enough..there is no pride about working for HISD--people will put you down for being a public school teacher.

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5.0
4 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Time management cool job sometimes

Cons

The kids are bad af

3.0
17 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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