Before Being Hired...(as a Teacher Candidate):
Start thinking about what you are passionate about...
-Grade level
-Subject area
Prepare for the Interview Experience...
-Do you have a Portfolio/e-Porfolio to share with a hiring committee or principal?
-Dress professionally and comfortably.
-Arrive early.
*You may be asked by some districts/campuses to prepare a lesson to teach/demo during your interview.
Possible Interview Questions:
1. How would you prepare a lesson plan for (Subject Area).
2. How would you address consistent absenteeism?
3. What do you do to motivate your students to learn?
4. How do you handle unengaged students?
5. What will you do differently for your GT, ESL, SPED learner?
6. What do you know about The Power Zone?
7. How do you collaborate with teammates/colleagues?
8. Do you prefer Team Teaching or being Self-contained?
9. What leadership skills/experiences do you have to offer your students and our campus?
10. Give me some specific examples of how you will utilize technology in your classroom?
11. What can you tell me about interventions and their purpose?
12. How can you use assessments and data to aid you in teaching your students?
13. Why did you choose to be an educator?
14. Why is communication with parents important?
