QUESTION 25 OF 26

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

Be sure to have researched the educational facility before the interview. You will want to answer this based on how your career goals, interests and abilities best align with their specific mandate.

"I am most drawn to working with students on the Autism spectrum. Finding unique ways to work with individuals with neurodevelopment disorders is an important challenge and one that I am happy to take on. One of the reasons I was so thrilled to be shortlisted for this position is because of the strong work you do with students with Autism."

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Anonymous Answer

I am most attracted to working with students on the Autism Spectrum. I have always had a passion for working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum because they are unique and present different challenges. I have a brother diagnosed with Autism when I was in high school, which is another reason I am attracted to working with individuals on the spectrum.

Rachelle's Feedback

It's nice that you brought in your personal experience with autism. This information will help the interviewer to connect with you on a deeper level. If you'd like to highlight your knowledge further, I suggest mentioning a few of the challenges you see with individuals on the spectrum (where you mention 'different challenges' - try unpacking that even further). If you have a memorable story-based example of helping your brother overcome a challenge related to his education, this is a good opportunity to show the interviewer the ways you have supported your brother.

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