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On average, employees at Houston Independent School District give their company a 3.3 rating out of 5.0 - which is 17% lower than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. The happiest Houston Independent School District employees are Teachers submitting an average rating of 2.3.

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3.3
Average Rating
(based on 10 Houston Independent School District Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
3.5
Growth Opportunities
2.6
People You Work With
4.0
Person You Work For
3.3
Rewards You Receive
3.7
Support You Get
3.1
Way You Work
3.4
Work Setting
3.3
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Science Teacher

"Very interested in an interview."

What do you like about working at Houston Independent School District?

"The many opportunities offered in HISD. The excellent and diverse school district."

What don't you like about working at Houston Independent School District?

"I liked working in HISD."

Teacher of the Deaf

What do you like about working at Houston Independent School District?

"The school hours."

What don't you like about working at Houston Independent School District?

"The benefits could be better."

Company-Industry Rating Comparison

3.3
Houston Independent School District (23)

4.8 Highest Rated in this Industry is Alabama A&M University (6)
2.5 Lowest Rated in this Industry is Charter Schools USA (14)
3.6 Average of All Companies in this Industry (2,892)
Teacher

"HISD was horrid"

What do you like about working at Houston Independent School District?

"I don't"

What don't you like about working at Houston Independent School District?

"It is very political."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Treat people properly."

Substitute Teacher

"It needs much work."

What do you like about working at Houston Independent School District?

"It gave me much exposure to different teaching styles and grade levels."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Work hard and push your way through the door. Don't sit back."

What don't you like about working at Houston Independent School District?

"The constant run arounds and the fact that I couldn't get a job even though I was Texas certified to teach and had a degree."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Be more open."

Teacher

"Good place to work."

Curriculum Writer

"Awesome position to build skills."

Associate Teacher

What do you like about working at Houston Independent School District?

"The diversity of the student population"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Best wishes and continued success with the possibility of becoming the number one school district in the country and nation"

Instructor

"Enjoyed my time as a teacher."

Instructor

"Adequate employer."

Custodian

"its ok"

What do you like about working at Houston Independent School District?

"benefits hours"

What don't you like about working at Houston Independent School District?

"plantoperators thinking the wrong thing about you"

Substitute Teacher

What do you like about working at Houston Independent School District?

"Recession Proof Industry"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Safety and Security is job 1"

What don't you like about working at Houston Independent School District?

"Mission Statement not being met"

Network Systems Administrator

"No one gets fired, the good workers all leave."

What do you like about working at Houston Independent School District?

"Working for the children and teachers of Houston can be it's own fulfilling reward. There are many extra vacation days. Creative solutions are required every day."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"It can take six months or more to get hired after an interview. If you really want to work for Houston ISD, plan on a long wait."

What don't you like about working at Houston Independent School District?

"Many workers within school districts should have been fired years ago. Good coworkers find better jobs elsewhere. Projects frequently stall due to crushing bureaucracy. School districts make no effort to empower employees."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Work to develop the careers of good employees. Work towards correcting or removing poorly performing employees. Leadership skills are critical. Employees should be inspired to perform."

Presentations and Graphics Manager

"I loved this job, but the environment was extremely political."

Asset Manager
Person You Work For 4.5 / 5 People You Work With 4.4 / 5 Work Setting 4.3 / 5
Support You Get 4.5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4.6 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.6 / 5
Company Culture 4.4 / 5 Way You Work 4.8 / 5
Math and Science Teacher
Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5

Houston Independent School District Reviews FAQs

Is Houston Independent School District a good company to work for?

Houston Independent School District has an overall rating of 3.3 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 10 Houston Independent School District Review Ratings left anonymously by Houston Independent School District employees, which is 15% lower than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 70% of employees would recommend working at Houston Independent School District.

Does Houston Independent School District pay their employees well?

Houston Independent School District employees earn $41,000 annually on average, or $20 per hour, which is 38% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 4 Houston Independent School District employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find Houston Independent School District Salaries by Job Title.

How satisfied are employees working at Houston Independent School District?

70% of employees would recommend working at Houston Independent School District with the overall rating of 3.3 out of 5. Employees also rated Houston Independent School District 3.5 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.7 for Rewards You Receive, 2.6 for Growth Opportunities and 3.1 for support you get.

What is the highest paying job at Houston Independent School District?

According to our data, the highest paying job at Houston Independent School District is a General Manager at $145,000 annually. Browse Houston Independent School District Salaries by Job Profile.

What is the lowest paying job at Houston Independent School District?

According to our data, the lowest paying job at Houston Independent School District is a Plant Operator at $16,000 annually. Browse Houston Independent School District Salaries by Job Profile.

What are the pros and cons of working at Houston Independent School District?

According to reviews on CareerBliss, employees commonly rated the pros of working at Houston Independent School District to be Company Culture, People You Work With, Person You Work For and Rewards You Receive, and cons to be Growth Opportunities.

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