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Be
Prepared to Ask the Following Sample Questions when Interviewing
for a Teaching Position
- What
is the teacher/student ratio in your district?
- Do
you encourage teachers to earn advanced degrees?
- How
many classes a day will I be expected to teach? What is
the typical class size?
- Tell
me about the students who attend this school? Can you give
a profile of the 'typical' student?
- What
textbooks does the district use in this subject area? What
is the district's policy on mainstreaming and inclusion?
- Do
teachers participate in curriculum review and change?
- What
kinds of support staff members are available to help students
and teachers?
- Describe
the teachers at this school? Can you give a profile of the
'typical' teacher?
- How
do current staff welcome new teachers?
- What
discipline procedures does the district use? Is there a
certain philosophy that you adhere to?
- How
do parents support the school?
- How
does the community support the schools?
- Do
your schools use teacher aides or parent volunteers? What
is their role?
- What
allowances are provided for supplies and materials?
- Describe
the status of computer usage at your school? How do you
envision it changing during the next three years?
- Does
the administration encourage field trips for students?
- How
are teachers assigned to extracurricular activities?
- Does
the district have a statement of educational philosophy
or mission?
- What
are prospects for future growth in this community and its
schools?
- What
kind of teacher job commitment is expected by the board,
superintendent, principal and parents?
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Northeastern
Illinois University - Office of Career Services - Office of Student
Affairs
Building B, Room-119, | 5500 North Saint Louis Avenue,
Chicago, Illinois 60625
Phone: (773) 442-4680 | Fax: (773) 442-4690 |
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