Master 40 Assistant Principal interview questions covering discipline, instructional leadership, and school operations.
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
It's always a great idea to have questions ready for the interviewer. Review the school's website and other online resources to ensure your questions are not mundane or redundant. The last thing an interviewer wants to hear is a list of items you could have found the answers to from merely watching a video on their site!

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"A few questions come to mind. What's the next educational technique your school is looking to tackle? Also, what is the next step in your interviewing process?"

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
Here are some sample questions:
- When would you like to have this position filled?
- How long has this role been vacant?
- Is this a replacement search or a newly created role?
- What is your favorite part of working here?
- What is the school board's primary goal for this position in the next 12 months?
- Is there anything from my background and experience I can clarify for you?
- What do you see as the most significant change in this industry over the past three years?
- Is there any reason you would not hire me?

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"Thank you for asking - I do have a few questions. What is top of mind when it comes to filling this role? Also, what types of career growth opportunities would follow this position? And lastly, do you have internal candidates also interviewing for this position?"

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What will the position entail? Besides the day to day admin, etc.?
What are the chances for further professional growth?

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These are good questions that, when answered, should give you valuable insight into the role and how it will impact your career.
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