HISD could do a better job of ensuring that teachers are being developed! - Elementary Teacher Houston ISD Employee Review

3.0
Feb 15, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

HISD provides financial incentives for improved and high scholar achievement--my team teacher earned $10,000 as a bonus for her EVAAS score (which is the measure of how much your scholars grew).

Cons

HISD does not do enough to ensure that all scholars are receiving an excellent education, and all of the schools do not ensure that their teachers are being supported and developed enough. There is a lot of room for growth in reference to teacher development. They have Teacher Development Specialists (TDS), which are a farce, and they do not really support and develop teachers in the way that they were designed to do.

Explore other reviews about Houston ISD

5.0
Mar 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Time management cool job sometimes

Cons

The kids are bad af

3.0
Jun 17, 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.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All