I have an interview todayy for a teaching position at a high school. What type of questions should I expect?

I am a former English teacher, English department head, and high school principal. The very best advice I could give you for an interview is, BE YOURSELF!! Be confident that you have been well-trained and have had some teaching experience, albeit minimal. Try to be relaxed and be prepared to show your enthusiasm for teaching, a passion for your subject, and the knowledge that all students can learn. You really cannot prepare specifically for te interview because you just do not know what they will be asking you. So, just be yourself and be confident!! You will do well. Good luck!!

1. look up information about the school and the school's statistics for standardized tests. Make sure you know about special education situations and classroom management. You should genrally expect questions about classroom management, rules, and how you'd deal with specific situations. You may be asked how you'd integrate social justice into your curriculum.

First of all come prepared for the interview. Arrive 15 minutes early so you can compose yourself and dress neatly. The interviewer will ask about your educational back ground and your experience in teaching. Show that you are motivated in joining the district and that you will make a positive contribution to their team of teachers. Be confident in your reply and smile. I have interviewed a lot of people the the ones that make a lasting impression are those that are consistent with their answers. Lastly, dont be nervous this is your chance just be yourself and you will be fine. Good luck !

don't act too strict, try to communicate with them. coz believe me i used to hate new teachers trying to show us who's boss on the first day. be friendly but keep control. they will love you I'm sure. best of luck. :)

They might ask you about a teaching portfolio, that shows work you have done so far. I think you should be yourself, act like you are going to see a friend that you haven't seen in a long time. At first you are excited then you become nervous. Just keep saying to yourself that everything is going to be a-okay and I promise it will!!!

They will be asking you alot of situational questions, for example: How would you handle a disruptive student in your classroom? If a child started cussing and becoming violent, what would you do? How will you maintain control over the students? How will you inspire the students to learn? Hoep this helps!

They may very well ask you what's your philosophy on teaching. I wasn't ready for that one~ well didn't expect that question anyway lol ! Thank God I just passed a philosophy course at the time. That had me prepared. Dress well for the interview- a little bit more formal than casual. Be ready for other questions like what would you do in a given situation if you had such and such a problem with a given child that has a learning disability. When I was with a group of teachers- they thought my interview was tough. The questions can vary and may involve teaching methods and approaches too.

When I was talking to a friend of mine who's a teacher....she told me that schools like it if you refer to the students as 'our kids' and not 'your kids', etc. It sounds like you really want to be a part of the community rather than an outsider thinking they can come in and play mr/s fix it.

How do you address behavior problems? How do you keep control of the classroom? What are your favorite novels? Who is your favorite character in English literature? Why?