Opening statement: Please tell us about your professional background and what motivates you to seek this position? How do you effectively communicate with teachers, staff members, and parents? What can you bring to West Hills that will help you fit into our culture? What is your teaching philosophy? What are the different ways you will assess students? What are some of your strategies with students who are struggling? As a special education teacher, why do you feel that IEP meetings with your student's parents are so critical? What steps would you take if a student is not making progress on their goal? How do you manage special education services for students who were a part of inclusive classrooms? What skills and qualities will you bring to this job? / What are some of your strengths as a teacher? What are some of your weaknesses as a teacher? How have you collaborated with general education teachers (staff members) to benefit your students? "how will you differentiate learning to meet the needs of all students?" Do you have any questions? Is there anything else you would like to add? I’d like to add that I’d be so excited to work here, passionate about it… How does your department operate? Tell me more about your department because I want to fit in the best that I can if I’m the right candidate. Additional Questions: What is your training and background in Special Education? Tell us what you would consider your greatest strengths and weaknesses? In what content areas are your strengths and tell us about your experience co-teaching and supporting this content area. West Hills Culture: Why do you believe this is important, and how would you make your self a member of the West Hills staff? How would you go about determining what goals are appropriate for the student, and how would you track progress towards IEP goals? A general education teacher has created the chapter test for the integrated math class. Your role is to adapt the test based on the student’s individual needs and IEP. Walk us through the steps you would take and what might be some instructional supports you might supplement throughout the year.
