Special Education Teacher Mock Interview

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

Question 12 of 26

How would friends describe you?

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"I made a lot of close friends when I went to school for education, and they'd describe me as a very kind person with a very positive outlook. I think most of us are, the ones who are drawn to teaching."

This question is best answered by using examples of compliments your friends have given you. You can keep it brief.

"My circle of friends is very close and we spend a lot of time together. I believe they would say that I am thoughtful, generous and kind. I am sure to surround myself with people who will challenge me and bring out the best in me."

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I feel that my friends would describe me as passionate and persevering. They know that I went through a difficult time while I was going through college. About halfway through college, in 2016, I was diagnosed with a condition called Chiari Malformation, a condition where your cerebellum sits in the hole the spinal cord runs through, causing numerous issues. As a result of this, I underwent major surgery in the summer of 2016 and had to drop out of my summer classes I was enrolled in and only take two classes in the fall and spring semesters following surgery. My friends would say that I am persevering because I did not let my challenges stop me from achieving my dream of graduating.

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Passion and perseverance are excellent qualities for a teacher to have. *It's evident that you are a fighter who is unwilling to give up, despite significant challenges. Next, be sure to make a connection for the interviewer between this passion and perseverance and how it will help you to succeed as a special education teacher.

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26Special Education Teacher Interview Questions & Answers

1.Why should we hire you?

2.When did you realize you wanted to be a special education teacher?

3.Has their ever been an autistic or special needs child in your life that has inspired you?

4.How do you handle yourself under stress?

Special Education Teacher Mock Interview

How would friends describe you?

26Special Education Teacher Interview Questions & Answers

1.Why should we hire you?

2.When did you realize you wanted to be a special education teacher?

3.Has their ever been an autistic or special needs child in your life that has inspired you?

4.How do you handle yourself under stress?

5.What are your 2 weakest points?

6.What are your 2 greatest strengths?

7.If you could do anything different in your education, what would you do?

8.What do you feel are the most important qualities in being a good Teacher?

9.What exposures have you had in Teaching?

10.What do you think you will most like about being a Special Educator?

11.How do you feel about working with students, that can sometimes be difficult due to their circumstance?

12.How would friends describe you?

13.Explain to me an IEP? What is the difference from an IEP and a CSE?

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

15.Tell me about a stressful time in your life. How did you handle it?

16.How can you illustrate to me your dependability?

17.When did you make the decision to teach autistic students?

18.How will you work cooperatively with other faculty members in educating these students?

19.How would you describe your passion for teaching children?

20.What was your most difficult course in college?

21.Who is your greatest role model?

22.What do you know about our educational program?

23.What makes you stand out among other applicants?

24.Do you have experience creating and maintaining documentation on your students?

25.To what specific area of special education are you most attracted and why?

26.What do you believe, makes you effective at teaching special needs students?