Special Education Teacher Mock Interview

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

Question 22 of 26

What do you know about our educational program?

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"I've taken a look at your program and, to my understanding, at this school, we have a 12-to-1 student ratio, and that we value community engagement and do our best to ensure that the students are still integrated with the community. That's very much why I decided to apply to this specific program. I have experience in working with the community to encourage a safe environment for the students to engage with their community."

Be sure to have taken the time to research the educational program online, check reviews and any social media presence they may have. This is an answer that you are best to rehearse prior to the interview. "From the research I have conducted, I see that your educational program is heavily hands-on based with a strong tie to the community. Your focus has been primarily on students affected by Autism which is a large reason why I was so drawn to your program."

"From the research I have conducted, I see that your educational program is heavily hands-on based with a strong tie to the community. Your focus has been primarily on students affected by Autism which is a large reason why I was so drawn to your program."

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From student teaching and being a former student in this school district, I see that your program is heavily focused on inclusion. I understand that your district is also heavily focused on building those important relationships with students. This is the reason I am drawn to your school district.

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Solid answer! You have obviously done your research. If you can, try to dive even deeper by specifying what they do to drive inclusion and positive relationships.

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Rachelle's Feedback

Solid answer! You have obviously done your research. If you can, try to dive even deeper by specifying what they do to drive inclusion and positive relationships.

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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?

Special Education Teacher Mock Interview

What do you know about our educational program?

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?