Im going on an interview tomorrow for a special education postion. Id like to know what questions they may ask so I can be prepared. Any thoughts from experienced interviewees in the education field?
2006-08-10 15:03:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
First of all, it's important to be relaxed and well rested. Secondly there are a lot of different things you could be asked in an interview for a school. Be prepared to 'tell us about yourself.' Why do you want to work at this school? What have been some of your experiences with Special Education or related fields? What can you bring to our school? Describe your personal philosophy of teaching Special Education. Your interviewers will probably also like to hear that you would love to volunteer for after school activities, and I've heard that blue is a good colour to wear. One last thing....best of luck to you from a fellow special ed job seeker.
2006-08-10 15:18:38 · answer #1 · answered by bluearia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of the questions we ask new teachers who interview at our school (I'm on the interviewing committee) are:
-Why do you want to teach in this district?
-If I walked into your classroom during a typical day, what would I see?
-What is your discipline style?
-What kinds of activities do you do for teaching math?
-What kinds of activities do you do for teaching reading/language arts?
-What is your philosophy on education? (Cheesy, but it has always been on our interview questions list since I can remember. And it always illicits the same answer "I believe all children can learn." Well, duh!)
-How do you communicate with parents about what is going on in the classroom and how their child is doing in school?
Be honest and forthright with your answers. Don't start embellishing if you know your experience is weak in an area. You will sound fake, and it will be noticed immediately and then you won't be taken seriously. You don't know everything and they don't expect that you know everything. They want to know who you are as a teacher and as a person. Be as positive as you can and let your love for teaching chidren show through.
Good luck!
2006-08-10 20:26:12 · answer #2 · answered by sidnee_marie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they usually will ask about your strengths and weaknesses, so it's good to have a answer in you head, but don't just leave it at that, for example- if you say- my greatest weakness is i'm sometimes disorganised- then finish the statement on a positive- "but i'm learning how to use time management" get it? Also be ready for the "what words discribe you" have some good strong words for that one so your not left stammering. Finally, remember at the end they usually will ask if you have any questions, make sure you do. The absolute wrong answer to that question is "no , i think you covered everything" good luck!
2006-08-10 15:32:08 · answer #3 · answered by Skanky McSkankypants 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What would you do when you have to learning disordered students and after the lesson on of them understands and the other is lost and you want to keep both of them busy?
2006-08-10 17:38:03 · answer #4 · answered by hambone1985 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Short term goals, long term goals.
Talk about previous accomplishments.
2006-08-10 15:09:36 · answer #5 · answered by timmytude 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they might ask what you'd do in a scenario. for example, what would you do with a student that is a behavior problem and you have no home support?
2006-08-10 17:12:26 · answer #6 · answered by Plumeria 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why did you leave your last job?
That one got me and I answered honestly. I didn't get that position.
2006-08-10 15:08:55 · answer #7 · answered by FaerieWhings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why you deserve to be hire what is your capability that other candidate doesn't have
2006-08-10 15:46:04 · answer #8 · answered by arveen paria arasuk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what u can do to my company, to have best results?
2006-08-10 15:13:43 · answer #9 · answered by Klebao 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"why do you want to work at this job?"
2006-08-10 15:08:13 · answer #10 · answered by Rain S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋