INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Prepare by studying the questions below before a mirror or with another person.
Find out all that you can about the school that you are about to interview with.
Dress professionally. (Don’t over or under dress)
If you use cologne or perfume, use it very sparingly
Put a smile on your face and speak positively with everyone you can in the school, especially the secretary and the custodian, etc.
Arrive early and try to get a feel for the school – sign in and ask if you can walk the halls
Have one or two questions that you would like to ask following the interview.
At the end of the interview, set yourself a part from other potential interviewees. Make a statement that the interviewer will remember.
Send a note following the interview, thanking the people who helped you before, during, and after the interview. Express again your interest in the position.
If you can speak more than one language, or if you’ve done anything special involving children, or have been involved in a special program (PDS), or earned special credits, make sure the interviewer knows about them.
Which subject areas are you qualified to teach? Which do you prefer to teach?
Name two teaching strengths that you possess
What would your closest colleagues say are your greatest weaknesses or things that you still could use some work on? (Don’t mention classroom management or discipline)
Would you be able to coach or help out with some after school extra curricular projects such as coaching basketball, music, and intramurals? (Don’t say no)
Parent communication is critical. How will you involve parents in your program? To report a problem, etc.?
On a sale of 1 to 10, how well do you like to work with colleagues? Do you prefer to work alone a majority of the time?
It’s the first day of school. Paint a picture of what your classroom might look like.
What would you include in a typical lesson plan assuming that you are teaching in a diverse classroom?
What methods of assessment are you comfortable in using?
You have a child who is not learning. You’ve tried everything! What can you do?
Classroom management skills are critical. What are your thoughts on discipline? How will you develop your classroom rules/consequences?
Do you have any questions? (Ask at least one or two questions, no more.)