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elementary school teacher

english teacher

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special education teacher

Klein Independent School District

"The customer is ALWAYS right" is never more truer than at Klein Cain HS. The student is ALWAYS right even when they clearly are NOT. Teachers beware! 

The current administrative staff (2018-2019) consists of literally half being first year assistant principals and the other half being more concerned about HOW the school looks to the public than what the kids actually learn.  Image trumps educational achievement, and happiness on the part of students and parents trumps respect for teachers and academic accountability.  Not in every case,, but in far to many, grades are given, not earned.  Inappropriate behavior is not punished with a significant enough penalty, if any,  to correct and deter repetition on the part of SOME and catering to unreasonable "helicopter" parents is unprecedented.    Inappropriate language on the part of students (vulgarity) is common place in the hallways; the dress code is vague and unenforced and if efforts to enforce it on the part of teachers is met with resistance on the part of students, the teacher is not supported by the current administration. Instead of using conflicts and misunderstandings as "teachable moments" to educate students about life and coping with the "issues" that they will face when they leave school, the current upper AP levels overreact to minor issues and it is assumed that the teacher is in the wrong when dealing with "student concerns."

The positive side is that the school has and promotes the use of technology and the classroom level teachers get along well together.  The building is well maintained and cleaned daily.  There is a sense of security and safety and the students have access to a nice cafeteria and a variety of food vendors.  The school offers many extra-curricular activities, but I feel that these activities are given more emphasis and priority than the academics in terms of time and commitment needed to be involved in them.

The vast majority of students are great kids with great parents and the classroom level teachers really want the students to grow and to blossom.  With the right upper level APs in place, the school could be a stellar school.

Anxiety is the best word used to describe how I felt every day at Klein Kain Kampus.  The environment is backwards, anti-intellectual, and rampantly racist. As a teacher, it is the worst school I have ever worked in, and as I a parent, I would NEVER send my children here. Computers and preferential treatment replace academic rigor and learning outcomes. The teachers are petty and poorly educated, and the administrators are even worst. Every administrator at Klein Kain Kampus received a 9 month Principal certificate online, and it shows. 

 This is a school in name alone, but is in reality a breeding ground for future right-wing extremist.  Children of non European background walk the halls looking sad and afraid. They often complain about racist comments and jokes made by their peers, and the teachers and administration who does nothing to stop it. 

The planning time is miniscule, and that is often high jacked by the administration. You will work harder, longer, and receive less pay and respect than any other district in the greater Houston Area

The concerns of a few outweigh the prospect of thorough education for the many. Though many of the students are polite and well mannered, they are cripplingly entitled, and ill prepared for their future.

Funds are misallocated on the salaries of the incompetent, students remain without books, and administrators drive away skilled educators due to their tendency to undermine the institution of learning, by treating the students as customers as opposed to pupils. This school makes me scared for the future of that district.

Admin was awful. Kids were never a priority and the school admin didn't care  about them as people, not cared to hold them accountable when necessary. Blame is always places on teachers.  
Just another school district that only cares about money and legality/paperwork ( again because of money). 

Admin contradict themselves; build strong relationships but you cannot joke, or laugh at their jokes..or discussing weight-lifting with student athletes was considered "too personal".  Will be quick to throw unfounded accusation on teachers. Large class sizes, packed in rooms like sardines, never fixed the room temperature despite emailing multiple times. Placing special needs students in standard classes of over 35 students.  Chastised teachers for failures even if 17 year old students made the choice not to do work. When teachers brought it up, they were blamed for bad classroom management.  Never gave  resources, not even a projector  but had all expectations. Way too much paperwork that takes time away from teaching. There were fights all the time and it never stopped because admin handled it poorly. They passed kids and moved them up grade levels despite kids not having foundational knowledge. The list goes on. After I left, it was a huge burden lifted off my shoulders and a lot of teachers left right after. Turnover will stay high because the system is getting worse. 

On a typical day, I am in approximately 10 classrooms from Kindergarten to Fifth grade. Some classes I have one student to work with, and others I may have five at one time. I help with lessons that they might be working, both individually and as a small group. I also have to document anything at the ordinary to the regular Special Education Teacher and General Education teacher. I also help students in the General Education setting who need my help...not just the students I am assigned too. 
On a negative side, there is no advancement unless you want to become a fully certified teacher. I enjoy what I do, and I think Instructional Support Assistants should be compensated for the work that we do, and based on education and experience just like other teachers. We (Instructional Support Assistants) do just as much teaching as a regular teacher. Another negative aspect, is that your schedule may change many times a year. Students may come into Special Education, or may leave. Sometimes it makes it difficult to remember where to go!
The most enjoyable part of my job, is having a student "thank you" for helping them, and helping students learn in general. My co-workers are very supportive with questions and ideas that I might have to help the students learn. They give me just as much respect as a regular certified teacher, even though I am not.

What is the best part of working at the company?
My favorite aspect of my current job is the variety of work. I love that everyday presents me with different challenges. This has meant that I've had an opportunity to gain understanding of the industry and develop my problem - solving and organizational skills.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Lack of job security. It negatively impacts employees work- life balance, too.  No support . Having assignment changed in the middle of son assignment. Administration being unsupportive, Inadequate compensation. Not feeling fairly compensated for the work one does can be a source of frustrsyion.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Company culture is the shared values, attitudes, behaviors, and standards that make up a work environment. Culture is what creates the day to day experience at a company. It is the overall character of the business, it's personality and character of an organization.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical workday often includes: Communication, Focusing on task and projects specific to the role, such as following lesson plans. Responsible for overseeing students and monitoring behaviors, help them with issues.

If it were not for the illusion of prestige, this district would be openly identified as the worst in Houston. They offer no relevant professional development for their teachers, and minimal tangible resources to their students.  

If you work at Klein Cain, expect to be bullied and harassed by the administration. They are constantly hiring due to an excessively high turn over rate. Despite fact that the school has only existed for 2 years, there are certain content areas/ classrooms where they have already run off upwards of a dozen teachers! 

Students are not accustomed to academic excellence, and when they fall short, there is always a parent, coach, or administrator to intimidate the teachers into giving them grades that they didn't earn. 

Though the administration demonstrates ZERO accountability for their myriad of shortcoming (poor communication, poor organization, lack or academic rigor, tyrannical and reactionary management styles), teachers are held categorically responsible. 

KLEIN ISD does not value its teachers. Unless you enjoy being demeaned by students, parents, and administrators, stay as far away from this district as you can!

Klein ISD is an excellent school district. The district cares about its students, parents, and employees. I worked at a number of school districts and the atmosphere is very positive in comparison.  At least that was the case at Kaiser Elementary, where I taught. The district does an excellent job training teachers whether they are first year teachers, or teachers that have experience but are new to the district. Their ongoing training is primarily quality and appropriate. There are a few exceptional instructors. The district asks for teacher input and they really listen. I've worked at districts that lead you to the input they want. I love the backing I got from school administrators. The principal had a discipline policy/program set up to handle situations that made the teachers feel at ease to involve her and/or the assistant principals. The days of "teachers won't have discipline problems if they have strong classroom management skills" are over. I had to leave Klein ISD due to illness.  I really miss teaching.

Phlebotomist / Clinical Investigational Technician Collect specimens ordered for the patient and deliver them to the proper laboratory, process samples (e.g. centrifuge to obtain plasma or serum), labels, pipettes, and transfer to appropriate containers ultimately storing specimens at specified temperatures; record collection of samples and shipments to sponsor drug companies; package samples thus they arrive at destination in a suitable condition; maintain accurate daily logs of all test samples collect and serve as an information source regarding status of samples collected from patients on given protocols; arrange shipment of sample boxes with a suitable airfreight carrier and maintain contact with drug company personnel to coordinate shipment and verify receipt of samples; attend drug protocol start-up meetings with sponsor company representatives and MDACC clinical personnel to assure that sample collection procedures and forms are fully understood. Dispatcher for the Laboratory Technicians

Vistas High School has extremely high turnover, and the administrative climate is a major factor. While the small class sizes are appealing, the overall work environment is not healthy or sustainable. Staff are often asked to take on responsibilities outside their defined roles, and interactions with leadership can feel unprofessional and unsupportive.

Another concern is the internal culture. In my experience, there is very little trust among staff because some employees appear to report conversations or classroom situations directly to administration. This dynamic creates tension and contributes to the sense that the environment is more about surveillance than support. It’s difficult to feel secure or collaborative under those conditions.

Prospective employees should be aware of these issues before accepting a position. The combination of high turnover, inconsistent support, and a climate of mistrust makes this one of the more challenging campuses to work at in Klein ISD. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Family like atmosphere..excellent quality of life. The most rewarding job, I have ever worked!  As a Field Supervisor, in the Child Nutrition Department, I felt like what we did, truly mattered! Ensuring every student had an opportunity to eat nutritious meals-to help them learn and grow! Very rewarding!

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Ensuring all of the Nutritional Guidelines were strictly followed!

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Family-like atmosphere. We spent a lot time at the office, after work- just enjoying each other’s company.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day:included: arriving early-around 6:30 am. I would visit various schools in the district, ensuring compliance with regulations, staffing schools, as well as correcting behaviors, that needed to be addressed.

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