Why did you initially aspire to be an instructional coordinator?
This question provides an opportunity to show your passion for the role and why you think you're a good fit. Research the school's mission and values and illustrate how your values align with theirs. If there are negative reasons that compelled you to move away from being a teacher, focus instead on a positive reason that drew you towards being an instructional coordinator. Don't focus on the sinking ship, focus on the greener pastures.
"Teaching was a wonderful experience and I learned a lot from it. Once I learned about the instructional coordinator position, I knew that that's what I wanted to do because of how much more of an impact I could make on broader decisions that affect the entire school community. I also enjoy building meaningful professional relationships and developing my expertise in order to best serve students and teachers. I look forward to overseeing instruction and helping teachers excel."
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Anonymous Answer
The instructional coordinator position would allow me to broaden my support to other schools in our district. I have learned a lot during my time as an instructional coach at _________ Middle School. I feel that I can use what I've learned to help other schools in our district.
Cindy's Feedback
Nice! You're revealing the logic behind your career choices and how you've built toward the position. Add a bit about your inspiration. Was there anything about the job that attracted you? Is it a better way to help students?
Anonymous Answer
As a teacher, I am passionate about ensuring that students reach their full potential to achieve academic success. However, I realize that my reach only extends to the students in my classroom and teachers in my schools. For this reason, I want to provide the same research-based targeted support for teachers in the district on a larger scale to increase teacher effectiveness to improve student achievement.
Stephanie's Feedback
This is a well-rounded response, and you do a great job of taking the interviewers through your professional journey and your reasons for pursuing a role as an instructional coordinator.
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