Help!!!!!!?

Question

I have an interview on Monday for a school that specializes with kids that have extreme behavioral problems causing them to be kicked out of public schools. Any suggestions on how to go about getting their attention, making an impact?

Answer 1

Empathise, youll probably find most of these kids dont get listened to as much as others cause they are a wee bit harder to handle. If you show them you are not there to be hard on them and you are interested in what they have to say then youll find they will give you their attention, this will however take time as they will have to get to know and trust you.

Answer 2

If the school's primary goal is inclusive education, then talk about how you would focus on IEP's to dial in on a particular child's behavior and correct it to reach the standards required to work the student back into Regular Ed classes. If their focus is on teaching the students indefinitely in this school's environment, then talk about how you realize each student has individual needs. You would probably then be working towards some kind of community skills with these students, and you need to acknowledge their rights and importance as citizens. Never ever refer to them in a demeaning manner, especially one that addresses them at a lower age or comprehension level. Dignity and respect are key. Good luck, 'tis a noble profession.

Answer 3

Let them know you see the kids as People first not as a 'violent/ challenging stereotype'.

Think of theoretical scenarios/ examples you can use to explain what and how you would respond to a given situation.

Show them in words how you are going to assist these kids to deal with their issues and re-integrate with the general school education community, and tell them why you want to do it and why YOU are the ideal person to do it!!

I know you can do it too!! Good luck! :)

Answer 4

I used to work with the EBSS unit (Emotional Behavioural and Social Skills ) within a primary school....I really wish I could give you a clue here,,I just looked them square in the eyes and interacted with them on their level,,they seamed to appreciate it and accepted me...
I wish good luck in the interview,,,It is one of the really worth while jobs that can be done....

Answer 5

You need to have genuine passion for these types of kids to work in that environment because it is very challenging. If you do have a passion for this, then make sure that comes across in the interview because that is what they will be looking for. If you don't, then don't go for the job because it won't be right for you, and you won't be right for it.

Answer 6

theres no point putting an act on for the sake of a interview...you have to be that person you are all the time once you get the job.....what is your drive/ambition/what is your passion....if you really want to do this job you dont need to make an impact it will show from within

just be yourself and be professional

Answer 7

Make sure you have done research on conditions like ADHD and Aspergers. You will need to impress them with knowledge as well as your aptitute for the job.

Answer 8

Well, you should say that you are a great responsible person, don't boast too much, and you should also say that children are a field you really wanna get into. GoOd LuCk!!!

Answer 9

Talk about things that interest them.
Like put things how they would see it like um talk like them make situations up that they could get involved into

Answer 10

Be honest. Obviously, they aren't looking for you to be as well-behaved as possible, so don't worry about that, and unlike other schools, they aren't looking for you to guarantee that you are ready to change. If you were, you wouldn't need them. So tell them, in your own words, about the things you have done and why you did them.