Interview Tips for Teachers

Posted by Dorit Sasson Jul 20, 2008

Now when many school districts are hiring teachers for next year, I'm reading many requests from teachers on how they can prepare for those teacher inteviews.

i actually think that the best thing is to ask the right kinds of questions that show you understand what is expected of you as a teacher and especialy those which help you appear both thoughtful and reflective.

• Do you have a school wide discipline policy? Do you have a mentor program?
• What options are there for assessing struggling readers?
• How do you deal with students of special needs?
• Do you have a specific textbook series or curriculum for this class?
• What duties outside of teaching are part of the job description?
• How are students assessed on report cards?
• Go to this site to catch up on the demographics, test scores, student-teacher ratio, school districts and any other particular piece of information that you think would be useful for first hand knowledge.

When I was first hired, I told my principal how much I loved teaching lower peforming classes. She was impressed with my enthusiasm for teaching children, which I believe was responsible for getting me hired.

Also, focus on communicating how important it is for you to make a difference in children, because that is what you will be doing for the next upcoming school year!

Good luck to all !