EASTVIEW HIGH SCHOOL, * MENU OF INTERVIEW QUESTIONS: GENERAL CERTIFIED POSITIONS * EXPLAIN THE FORMAT FOR THE INTERVIEW. + Approximately 30-40 minutes + Recommend that the candidate keep his/her answers short so that he/she can respond to a variety of questions. * There may be time to ask questions; if not, voice mail or e-mail can be used. INITIAL QUESTIONS © What are the position(s) for which you are applying? * Please describe your education, training, experiences and accomplishments which would help us better understand your qualifications for these positions. ‘= What has motivated you to apply for this position at Eastview High School. + What are your thoughts regarding the "Characteristics of an Ideal School?" Give background on the PUZZLE PIECES ‘Ask the candidate to identify those EVHS guiding principles that “jump off the page" for them and discuss how they would “bring those ideals to life" at Eastview High School. ‘+ Discuss the “Characteristics of an Ideal Teacher.” How would colleagues and students describe you according to these ideals? Name 2 or 3 colleagues of yours who epitomize these characteristics? \What are your plans for professional development, as you seek to become the ideal teacher? ‘+ Discuss the "Art of Teaching and the "Science of Teaching;" what do these phrases mean to you? ADDITIONAL TOPICS/ISSUES TO PURSUE * Discuss the Elements of Instruction * Discuss @ unit (lesson) that you have successfully taught, ‘What made it successful? How did the students respond to the unit (lesson)? + (Ifapplicable)...1s the candidate interested in being a member of a 9" Grade Core Team? If so, why? What skills and experience do they bring to Eastview High School? (Discuss the fact that we are looking for teachers who WANT to teach 9” graders and can make a mult-year commitment vs. teachers who WILL teach 9” graders, until they can ‘move on to something else.’)+ Discuss use of technology as a tool to support and enhance instruction. The candidate's skills, Frequency and nature of use by the candidate, How does candidate expect students to use technology Discuss (LEVEL ONE) E-mail, voice mail, gradebook management, etc. expectations at EVHS ‘+ Identify @ tough issue with which you have had to deal, in your classroom or school, and how you applied problem- solving skills to address the matter(s) '* What are the responsibilities of the teacher beyond the 4 classroom walls? Discuss the importance of visibility beyond the classroom (e.g. in the hallways, locker bays, lunchroom, cocurricular contests as a coach or spectator, etc.) + Discuss philosophy of discipline/classroom management and how you implement the philosophy. ‘+ Discuss the importance of adherence to building-wide expectations by ALL teachers (e.g. taking attendance, behavior & discipline guidelines, presence in the hallways beforelbetween/atter classes, supervision responsibilities, supervision at student assemblies, etc.) * Discuss lifelong learning and how it applies to you. * Discuss with us your work ethic and how it applies to professionalism? ‘© Cocurriculars What is your philosophy regarding cocurricular activities? How are you willing and able to contribute? How many years can we count on you to make those kind of contributions? + How and how often do you communicate with parents regarding student progress (good news and bad news)? PROCESS AND TIMELINE '* Conducting MANY interviews over the next couple of weeks. '* We may want to meet with candidates a 2™ time. * Decisions to be made in late-April ANY FINAL STATEMENT FROM THE CANDIDATE? ‘© What qualities do you have that make you a better candidate than others? QUESTIONS FROM THE CANDIDATE?