Preparing for Your Interview

As we enter the new year it is time for the number of teaching positions in Kansas to increase as schools begin to prepare for the 2008-09 school year. You may be embarking on your first teaching position or interested in changing positions. Either way, this is a good time to review your interview preparation. There are a number of common questions that administrators will ask interviewees. To see a list of potential questions visit Education World's 50 Great Questions for Teacher Interviews article at http://www.education-world.com/a_admin/admin/admin396.shtml

Another great resource is the article, 6 Common Teacher Interview Questions and How to Answer Them at ezinearticles.com. This article discusses how to answer questions, such as, how do you address state standards in your teaching. In addition, it offers great suggestions for integrating essential information into your portfolio that you share with potential employers.