Due to budget cuts, district forced me to resign after first year, then Sup lied to public saying "we lost no teachers" - Secondary Math Teacher McAllen ISD Employee Review

1.0
Apr 16, 2013
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Pros

Kids are great, but then again, kids are usually great everywhere.

Cons

HR plays games in posting jobs. Principals play games in the hiring process. I Pads for students is a joke. Teachers are not as a rule using them in the classroom at all, save for "free time" at the end of class.

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
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Pros

My experience as a teacher at MCAllen ISD has been overwhelmingly positive, largely due to the exceptional administrative leadership. The principal at my campus is not just an administrator but a true instructional leader and advocate for staff.

Cons

The significant district-wide workload and paperwork demands can be challenging. Like many in education, the role comes with expectations that often extend beyond contractual hours, impacting work-life balance. Streamlining administrative tasks and evaluating the necessity of certain paperwork would greatly help teachers focus more on direct instruction and their own well-being.

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