Special Education Teacher Mock Interview

Practice 26 Special Education Teacher interview questions covering IEPs, behavior management, and inclusive strategies.

Question 14 of 26

Have you ever had to calm a person down, what happened?

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"I had one student get very angry when we were going to the cafeteria to see a presentation. He refused to enter the cafeteria. So I had to figure out why he was so angry. I found out that he thought that we would be going to the auditorium, and that he was expecting to be in a dim room. So I got him a pair of little sunglasses. He watched the presentation and got along with everyone else happily."

This is a good time to give an example. Be sure to talk about the outcome as well.

"I recently had a student lose complete control of his emotions during class. I was able to calm him down by talking very gently and creating strong eye contact. This particular student will have outbursts from time to time so I am well versed on how to manage that type of situation. After class, I was sure to document the incident in his file and report it to my supervisor."

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My brother often has Autistic meltdowns as a result of anxiety. One time, he was on the verge of having a meltdown, beginning to lose control of his emotions. I calmly talked him through it, reminding him to breathe.

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Your example does a nice job showcasing your ability to give sound advice when needed, and the interviewer will appreciate the personal touch you bring to your responses.

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