How to Answer: Has their ever been an autistic or special needs child in your life that has inspired you?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Special Education Teacher job interview.
25. Has their ever been an autistic or special needs child in your life that has inspired you?
How to Answer
Because it is a high stress / high demand career path, you will want to show the interviewer that you have a true passion for what you do. Talking about a person or life event is a great way to show that genuine passion.
1st Answer Example
"I did not know much about Autism until 7 years ago when my nephew was diagnosed. Back then, there wasn't a strong understanding of Autism and what types of programs worked best. I did a lot of reading on the disorder and collected ways to work with him, and to help his mom be better equipped. That is where my initial interest in working with special needs children came from."
2nd Answer Example
"Yes, definitely! One of my clients was an individual with moderate intellectual disability. I was talking to her about what kind of jobs she wanted to do, and she had such zeal about stamping books in the library. She was so happy and excited to do that and she even said that she likes the idea of serving people. That's when I realized that everyone deserves to achieve something that gives them a strong sense of fulfillment."
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