Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher interview questions

Your zero-regret new hire is experienced, qualified (think: Special Education degree) and has expert skills in conflict management and communication. They keep a cool head in a crisis and always look on the bright side. Plus, they’ll be an advocate for equality, diversity and inclusion in schools. 

Top tips: 

• Look for experience: Ask your candidate to present previous lesson plan examples to demonstrate their teaching methods.
• Grow together: Hire candidates you can grow with by making sure their personal career goals align with your company's mission.

Problem solving interview questions

• Tell us about the most challenging student you’ve ever worked. How did you work with them to succeed?
• Walk us through one of your lesson plans. Was it successful and why?
• Which are your favorite teaching strategies?
• What’s your Individualized Education Plan experience?
• How would you integrate a student with learning disabilities into the classroom?
• How do you maintain discipline in your classroom?
• Have you ever encountered a major challenge at work? How did you overcome it?
• How do you include parents and support staff in the educational process?

Role-specific interview questions

• What drew you to apply for this role?
• What do you love about teaching?
• Why did you choose this line of work?
• What are your career goals?
• What’s the top challenge/reward working with special education students?

Behavioral interview questions

• How would you deal with a frustrated/angry parent?
• What would you do if a student with a moderate mental disability was bullied by a classmate?