Instructional Coordinator Mock Interview

Master 29 Instructional Coordinator interview questions covering curriculum design, teacher support, and educational assessment.

Question 29 of 29

Tell me about a time when you failed to meet an objective.

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Ryan Brown

Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.

Use this questions as an opportunity to share about a time you missed the mark but also what you learned from the experience. It is best to end on a positive note with a lesson learned. Describe the experience you had and take responsibility for what went wrong, without blaming anyone. Then, describe what you learned and the steps you took to improve your performance.

Ryan Brown

Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.

"I was tasked with increasing standardized test scores for math by 25%. I worked hard all year and was able to increase scores by 19%. I looked back on the year and took stock of the things that I could've done better. I asked teachers for feedback, and I asked the principal for feedback as well. I even sent a survey to students' parents. I took all that information and identified areas of improvement, like better supporting parents in helping students get ready for the test. Then, I made a plan to improve on each area and invited school leadership to give me feedback and suggestions."

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I was asked to increase student reading achievement on the second quarterly benchmark by 25%. I worked very hard by adjusting my lessons and teaching practices. I was able to increase it by 20%. I looked back on the previous quarters and took stock on the things that I could do better. I participated in additional teacher groups, online and in my school, to elicit effect feedback on different lesson ideas and resources. With all of the acquired information, I was able to identify areas of improvement and construct a plan to improve.

Rachelle's Feedback

A 20% increase is an achievement you should be very proud of! You do a great job showing the interviewer that you are very analytical in your approach and able to leverage data when making improvements.

Anonymous Answer

This school year, my plan was to offer whole group professional learning during our monthly faculty meetings since we did not have a common planning period for any content area or any of the grade levels this school year. I didn't meet this objective because in reality, the faculty meetings had to be used for other purposes and they were also virtual; which made connecting feel a little distant for all of us. In previous years, we have had mini-PL during in-person faculty meetings and they went very well when done in person.

Cindy's Feedback

Good. Your answer shows a "big picture" understanding of the situation. I would recommend adding more about what you learned or how you grew from not meeting your objectives.

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29Instructional Coordinator Interview Questions & Answers

1.How would you approach speaking with faculty members about effectively integrating new technology into their lessons?

2.How do you usually determine which textbooks you will choose?

Instructional Coordinator Mock Interview

Tell me about a time when you failed to meet an objective.

29Instructional Coordinator Interview Questions & Answers

1.How would you approach speaking with faculty members about effectively integrating new technology into their lessons?

2.How do you usually determine which textbooks you will choose?

3.How have you helped teachers understand new technologies for the classroom?

4.How do you stay up to date on new technologies to better enhance student learning?

5.When have you had to coach a teacher? What was the issue, and was it a success?

6.What was the biggest curriculum change you have implemented? Why did you feel a need to change it in the first place?

7.When have you taken a risk on a new teaching approach or suggestion? Was it successful?

8.How do you continuously strive to improve the teaching abilities of your team?

9.Tell me about a new teaching technique that you recently learned.

10.Tell me about a time when you've had to work with a difficult teacher. What made them difficult and how did you create a breakthrough?

11.If a school is performing poorly in a certain subject, what are your immediate action steps?

12.How closely do you adhere to National curriculum standards?

13.Do you agree or disagree with the majority of our State's curriculum standards? What would you change if you could?

14.What are your thoughts on an arts-based education?

15.What is your favorite form of interactive learning?

16.How long were you a teacher before transitioning into an Instructional Coordinator?

17.Tell me about your post-secondary education. Have you completed your Masters' Degree?

18.When you were a teacher, what was your favorite subject to teach? What grades?

19.How do you continue to educate yourself?

20.What is your favorite book that focuses on professional development in education?

21.Would you consider yourself to be highly accountable?

22.As an instructional coordinator, you will often find yourself on the less popular side of an opinion. How do you deal with that?

23.Would you consider yourself an influencer?

24.Are you a strong negotiator?

25.Do you want to be in Education for your entire career? Tell me about your long term career goals.

26.Why did you initially aspire to be an instructional coordinator?

27.What drives you to do your best every day?

28.As an instructional coordinator, how do you keep yourself motivated and enthusiastic, even when you are met with resistance?

29.Tell me about a time when you failed to meet an objective.