BERTIE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Home of the Phoenix!

642 US 13 North WINDSOR, NORTH CAROLINA 27983 PHONE (252) 794-2143 FAX: (252) 794-4024

MRS. SANDRA HARDY Principal Name of Teacher Applicant: Certification: Desired Position: Grade Level:

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Calvin Moore

Interview Questions For Teacher Applicants

Interview Questions

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As a Middle School Teacher 1 What do you think are the top three qualities needed to be successful middle school teacher?

If you could design the ideal classroom for the middle school, what would it look like? If I step into your classroom, what I see you doing? What would I see the students doing? As a (Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, etc.) teacher, what do you believe is your strength? What are your weaknesses? What steps will you take to improve in this area? (Talk to us about how you plan daily instruction.)

Working with Colleagues 4 What does collaboration at the middle school level mean? How does it support instruction? Give some examples of how you have collaborated in the past. 5 (Scenario) You know that a colleague is talking behind your back about what he/she sees an ineffective teaching method. What would you do?

Working With Middle School Students 6 What are some characteristics of middle-school-aged students that need to be considered when planning middle school lessons?

A lot has been discussed regarding motivation of students at this age. What do you think contributes to the lack of motivation students feel?

How would you handle classroom distractions or inappropriate behavior in the classroom?

Interview Questions 1 9 Which should be the primary concern of middle school teachers: the content or the students? Provide a rationale for your choice. Some teachers see their job as teaching students. Others see their job as teaching the content. Which teacher do you see yourself as being? So & Why? What is the connection between the students and the teaching of content? Our schools vision is, Out of the Ashes Rises the Proud Phoenix. Bold Enough to Believe. Strong Enough to Achieve. If in case accepted for the job, how would you ensure that our students are living this vision? 2

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Our schools mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment while empowering students with the 21st century skills necessary to become globally competitive citizens. How would you ensure that our students leave your classroom as empowered with the 21st century skills/globally competitive?

Working with Curriculum 12 What role do you see homework playing in classroom instruction? What do you think is an appropriate amount of homework for this age of students?

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What techniques do you administer in your classroom for teaching _____ (Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, etc.)? Do you teach in whole group setting or individual instruction? Describe what would be going on in your classroom with teaching your content.

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How do you provide instruction for a culturally diverse classroom? What modifications would you make?

Working with Parents 15 What do you see as your relationship with the parents of the students in your classroom? What role do you see parents playing in your classroom?

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What role do you see parents playing in your classroom? (Scenario) An 8th grade parent comes to you and complains that what you are teaching his child is irrelevant to the childs needs. How would you respond?

Interview Questions 1 Use of Technology 17 Bertie Middle School has a pool of technology resources laptops, flip cameras, CPS (Student Response System), iPods, etc. Do you integrate technology into your instruction? Whats been more/less effective?

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Do you use manipulative? What manipulative do you use? How effective are they? Share an example of how you used manipulative in your classroom.

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Do you have any questions for us?

Strengths

Areas for Improvements

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