Teacher Position Interview Help

kmhb2010 · June 2012

Hello!

I am a working mom on summer break from teaching, but looking for a new teaching job in my home state. I have taught for the past 4 years in my current district and have been blessed to get 3 interviews for teaching positions next week in my home state. I haven't interviewed in 4 years and I'm nervous. Has anyone interviewed for a teaching position lately who can share insight into the questions they asked? I appreciate any help you can give!

Anne Mommy · June 2012

My dad was an assistant principal for a long time. He would ask what you expect out of the administration.

teach1008 · June 2012

Questions about... classroom management, home - school connections, differentiation, how you collaborate with colleagues, how you use data to inform instruction, maybe questions about the common core since that's coming soon.

CrazyToast · June 2012

Are you looking for questions for YOU to ask or what the district might ask?

If you want to talk about district - my district actually uses a book with questions about how you approach certain situations (like a student upset, parent issues, etc.). They've been using it for at least 8 years...probably much longer.

LadyXaverian · June 2012

Topics brought up commonly in teacher interviews from my experience/knowledge:

- Instructional strategies

- Utilizing data

- Collaboration

- Classroom management

- Technology in the classroom

- Professional development you have attended

- What would make you an asset to that particular school?

liza0828 · June 2012

I haven't interviewed in a while, but I have sat in on a lot of teacher interviews. Will you be doing demo lessons? I will tell you, I cannot believe how poor some of the demo lessons I've watched are. Demo lessons are tough because they are out of context. But, we are looking for you to show us who you are as a teacher.

mle929 · June 2012

SarahL77:

Topics brought up commonly in teacher interviews from my experience/knowledge:

- Instructional strategies

- Utilizing data

- Collaboration

- Classroom management

- Technology in the classroom

- Professional development you have attended

- What would make you an asset to that particular school?

This is a good list. I've interviewed a few times in the past few months. I'd add:

-Working with diverse populations-ELL, socio-economic diversity

-Differentiation

CMDR513 · June 2012

I would also look into the school (school district's) mission statement and incorporate that into your resume.

mle929 · June 2012

CMDR513:
I would also look into the school (school district's) mission statement and incorporate that into your resume.

This is good advice, too. I would look at the school and district websites. Read classroom blogs and find out what programs they use. Be prepared to tell what you know about specific programs they use.

I've been on teacher hiring committees many times before and it's always favorable to come to an interview knowing about that specific school, it's curricuum and behavioral procedures.

Tasheystar · June 2012

I'd also review gradual release of responsibility (you can google it if you need to).

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