Special Education Teacher

Skill: Adapting Curriculum and Creating Personalized Lesson Plans

1. Can you describe a time when you had to adapt a lesson plan to accommodate a student's individual learning needs?
2. How do you approach creating personalized lesson plans for students with different learning needs?
3. What strategies do you use to ensure that your lesson plans are effective for students with mild to moderate disabilities?
4. Can you provide an example of a lesson plan you created for a student with a specific learning need?
5. How do you incorporate core subjects like math and writing into your lesson plans for students with disabilities?

Skill: Collaborating with Parents and Support Staff

1. Can you describe a time when you collaborated with parents and support staff to address a student's learning needs?
2. How do you approach communicating with parents about their child's progress and potential problems?
3. What strategies do you use to ensure effective collaboration with support staff such as school counselors and speech therapists?
4. Can you provide an example of a time when your collaboration with parents and support staff resulted in a positive outcome for a student?
5. How do you handle disagreements or conflicts with parents or support staff?

Skill: Managing Classroom Crises and Resolving Conflict

1. Can you describe a time when you had to manage a classroom crisis? How did you handle it?
2. What strategies do you use to prevent and manage classroom crises?
3. How do you approach resolving conflicts between students?
4. Can you provide an example of a time when you successfully resolved a conflict in your classroom?
5. What steps do you take to ensure that your classroom is a safe and supportive environment for all students?

Skill: Creating IEPs

1. Can you describe your process for creating an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for a student?
2. What factors do you consider when creating an IEP?
3. Can you provide an example of an IEP you created for a student with a specific learning need?
4. How do you ensure that an IEP is effective and meets the student's individual learning needs?
5. What steps do you take to involve parents and support staff in the creation of an IEP?

Skill: Coaching/Mentoring Other Professionals

1. Can you describe a time when you coached or mentored another professional who works with children with disabilities?
2. What strategies do you use to effectively coach or mentor other professionals?
3. Can you provide an example of a time when your coaching or mentoring resulted in a positive outcome for a student?
4. How do you approach giving feedback to other professionals?
5. What steps do you take to ensure that your coaching or mentoring is effective and beneficial for the other professional?

Additional Notes

1. Remember to assess the candidate's communication skills, as they are crucial for this role.
2. Look for evidence of the candidate's patience, resourcefulness, and resilience, as these are important qualities for a Special Education Teacher.
3. Consider the candidate's knowledge of current special education topics and methodologies.
4. Assess the candidate's ability to work with children with a wide range of disabilities.