Special Ed Teacher Interview Questions and Tips for Success

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Are you looking for some practice interview questions to prep for a Special Ed Teacher Interview? Well, we've got you covered!
Whether you just graduated or have a few years of teaching under your belt, this video will help you nail your interview! This video will walk you through SEVEN Special Education Teacher interview questions and answers. I will break down what you want to say and why. It will also tell you 7 things you should never say in an interview. These questions will work for a High School, Middle School, or Elementary School Special Education teaching positions and interviews.
I have sat in on so, so, so many teacher and aide interviews. I have see some good and some horribly bad... and I want to help you prepare for YOUR next big break with these teacher interview questions and tips.
Here are the question categories, which may help you better prepare:
1. Getting to Know You
2. Teacher Intent
3. Classroom Management
4. Instructional Strategies
5. Interpersonal Relationships
6. Problem Solving
7. Closing
Over the years, I have found that interview questions typically fall into these 7 broad categories.
Remember, play the video through once and actually practice your answers like you were in a real interview. Then watch the pointers section. Finally, replay the interview section and use your new polished responses to see how you do.
GOOD LUCK!!
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@monique1025 8 ай бұрын

Yesterday I had an interview with a charter school for teacher assistant and got my job offer today. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your video. I watched your video 2 days before my interview and I got the job . I'm so blessed to have come across your video. May God bless you for what you do to help others. I'm so excited and can't wait to start. God Bless you🙏

@karupothulaswathi Ай бұрын

Hi monique,am trying for job in us as special educator.

@idie8709 3 күн бұрын

Wow,congratulations mam! I am using also this video to help me in my soon application to land a teaching/assistant teaching job in US for a greener pasture. I believe also that by reading all the good comments here will boost my confidence and this video is a very reliable one.🙏So grateful and thankful that I have come across this video❤

@amalmansour697 3 жыл бұрын

I have a phone interview on Wednesday this was very helpful Update-I’m going in Friday to look at paperwork to start at the school I interviewed with.

@NoodleNook 3 жыл бұрын

YAY @Amal M ❤️️ How awesome is that! I hope this video helped you out and you felt prepared. Clearly you nailed it! Best of luck in the new job 🤗!

@beyoncecarter8296 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats

@fionajoinville9474 Жыл бұрын

Before watching this video I definitely did most of the mistakes you’ve shown. I was terrible at the teaching interviews and didn’t get any offers. After practicing with this video all night yesterday…I actually got a job interview! I used the questions you gave in the end for closing and they were impressed!!!!!!! Thank you so much! You don’t how much this means to me! I really needed to start my career as a single mom and recent graduate. Thank you!

@NoodleNook Жыл бұрын

Aww @Fiona Joinville - This makes me so happy ❤️️❤️️❤️️. And I'm so glad to hear that you you're making a difference in the lives of kids and a difference in your life too. Best of luck and congrats!!

@spedled9520 3 жыл бұрын

I gave this video a thumbs up just bc of her confidence in the first 10 seconds

@HCEScienceFair 10 ай бұрын

Wish I had watched and used your video for interview prep sooner. After having multiple unsuccessful interviews I practiced video tapping myself answering your prep questions- next day I landed a teaching contract!!!! Thank you so much!

@areleg438 3 жыл бұрын

I swear the questions you suggested I should ask the interviewer worked out really well. I actually passed my interview. I've been to more than 5 interviews so far and this is the only interview which had a positive outcome. Thank you so much!

@NoodleNook 3 жыл бұрын

Great job! And thanks

@marieb3773 2 жыл бұрын

I watched these tips for a parapro position at a local public school and got the job. These were very helpful and appropriate hints!

@hthepoet 2 жыл бұрын

I have an interview tomorrow at 2 pm. This helped, thank you for this video!

@559vibess 8 ай бұрын

This is an awesome video! Making me feel better for my interview tomorrow

@KayAmooty433 10 ай бұрын

THANK YOU. I needed to organize my thinking before this interview. I'm grateful for the video.

@HCEScienceFair 10 ай бұрын

Excellent Presentation! So helpful! I immediately set up my camera and took a video of myself answering all of the questions. So helpful!

@theresagutman5077 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I watched your video, several times, took notes.....interviewed... and got the job! Love your videos!!!!

@NoodleNook 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! So glad to hear that and thanks for the comment ❤️️.

@meaghanroshetar8748 3 жыл бұрын

You are awesome! Thank you!

@jamesmase4467 Жыл бұрын

Just an update to my previous comment: I LANDED THE JOB OF A LIFETIME!!! Thank you so much for this video. Viewers: Pay attention. practice, take notes, practice again. Watch the second video. It was extremely helpful.

@tamikopearson6876 Жыл бұрын

Wooooo! Congrats!! 🥳

@NoodleNook Жыл бұрын

Fantastic @James Mase - I am so, so glad to hear that! I think it really helps to not go in cold. And the job of a lifetime?!? Whoo Hoo 🥳️👏👏👏🥳️!! Congratulations ❤️️!

@disneybeauty6336 4 ай бұрын

I just found out yesterday that I have my first job interview on Monday. This video was very helpful, thank you!

@teachwithyourheart 5 ай бұрын

Wow so informational! Thank you so much :)

@MingaHouseFoundation 2 жыл бұрын

I am going to share your videos with Special Education teachers in South America! Great job!

@NoodleNook 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you and thanks for sharing! ❤️️

@danilocastro5700 11 ай бұрын

This video was so nice and give me a big tip for my teaching interview.

@jamesmase4467 Жыл бұрын

I have a really potentially life changing interview today. This was really helpful to practice with, and i am grateful you made this video. Send good vibes,

@NoodleNook Жыл бұрын

@James Mase - Since I already know you nailed it... YAY! ❤️️

@jennifersmallbone1580 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for creating a very informative video that was also funny as well. I spent 3 hours reviewing this video, practicing my interview questions, and writing my responses as well. Wish me luck!!

@NoodleNook 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear @Jennifer - I have to ask, how did the interview go? Was the time you spent preparing helpful? And did you get the job? Comment readers are dying to know 😉!

@greenthumbstrummer Жыл бұрын

Hey Noodle nook lol. first of all great name. Second of all, this video was phenomenal. I have my interview in 20 minutes for a special needs adult house manager position. I'll let you know how it goes. Thank you so much for making this content.

@geoffreygreene7903 3 жыл бұрын

I have watched this video religiously over the past few months, and after my second interview received an offer. Thank you!!!

@NoodleNook 2 жыл бұрын

Yay @Geoffrey! Glad it was helpful and you're on your way ❤️️

@eliselisjian6165 3 жыл бұрын

You are amazing!!! thank you for this video!! x

@NoodleNook 3 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome @Elis and hope you nail your interview 👍!

@brittanycarroll4224 3 жыл бұрын

"Tell me about yourself." was the most difficult question for me

@dserves3834 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I really would like to hear an example for this one.

@yuchenshang7170 3 жыл бұрын

I think the conflict one might be the hardest 🤔 I love your voice and clear structure in this video! I didn’t have much interview experience (only about 2 or 3 times) and always secretly had this deep fear that all my words will stuck in my throat during the interview or I couldn’t find the right words/sentences to make a point. Most of my friends said that I am the talkative kind of person, but somehow I stammered in interviews 😞

@NoodleNook 3 жыл бұрын

@Yuchen - Interviews are so hard and super stressful! They are totally nightmare worthy IF you are not prepared. If you have some good talking points in your head and feel like you're prepared, you'll do great. Technology questions are starting to be right up there too, so prep for that as well. Best of Luck🍀!

@Chvyz 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful for my interview tomorrow, thank you. Found a new subscriber

@NoodleNook 2 жыл бұрын

@Chaz - Welcome to the channel ❤️️

@jjandcarolynhuff 3 жыл бұрын

I got an offer on the second school I interviewed at after watching this! Thank you so much!

@NoodleNook 2 жыл бұрын

Yay!!! Congrats @JJandC and thanks for sharing the great news!

@blessymatty 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You so much for the questions and what not to say sentences. I could do well for an interview and got through.

@NoodleNook 2 жыл бұрын

@Blessy So glad to hear that! and you're very welcome.

@HeyJustMe89 Жыл бұрын

So helpful thank you ❤

@JSpeaksThePoet 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful inflrmation! Thank you so much!!!

@NoodleNook 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful ❤️️!

@judithv7629 2 жыл бұрын

All of them! 🤣🤣 I’m so anxious, even though I know I’m great at my job!

@NoodleNook 2 жыл бұрын

@Judith V I hope they all helped and, being great at your job, they'll see you're a catch! ❤️️

@tiffanyrobinpeters9256 3 жыл бұрын

I have an upcoming interview for a BD position and this video is very helpful.

@NoodleNook 3 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear that! Best of luck 😉.

@bluesskywoman 2 жыл бұрын

Loved "of course I need to find out who the cool people are, and where the bathrooms are" 😂‼️. Don't we all actually want this info when we start at a new place? Thanks for all your great advice as well as your sense of humor.

@NoodleNook 2 жыл бұрын

Right?! @OneEarthOneLove - totally true. Thanks for the comment. 👍🏽

@kathys8899 3 жыл бұрын

You are amazing. Where were you when I was doing all those zoom interviews and forgetting everything I have learned and can share why the schools should hire me? Haha, just kidding

@brynnmcadam5318 3 жыл бұрын

This video has been SO HELPFUL! I have an interview for a k-3rd grade SPED teaching position this week. This video is helping me prepare! I graduate college this May and this could be my very first teaching job at the school I’m interning at this semester. I want to nail this!

@desreenrichards-zoubir4794 2 жыл бұрын

I find this Video so helpful! I have an interview for a Learning Support Worker position in 3 days time But even though it’s not a teaching position I find this video very helpful thank you

@desreenrichards-zoubir4794 2 жыл бұрын

Teacher

@oqihouqiop Жыл бұрын

Your bad answers stressed me out so much😂 they are like my nightmare scenario

@NoodleNook Жыл бұрын

@oqihouqiop - 🤣😂🤣 That's so funny... No stress, no stress.

@ebbietolbert1177 3 жыл бұрын

Love, love your approach with the live "not what to do", could you please record your live responses to your 7 questions on "WHAT YOU SHOULD DO.." The text answers are helpful but think you speaking the answers , as if you were in the interview, would be even more insightful! Thanks!☺☺ Great video.

@NoodleNook 3 жыл бұрын

Hey @Ebbie! I had thought about filming responses, but it differs so much between grade levels, delivery model, and content taught. It would be hard to make a response that would work universally. I will have to mull over that one and see what I can put together! Thanks for the comment ❤️️

@billholt2010 3 жыл бұрын

@@NoodleNook Are you still mulling? LOL! How about give a PK-1st response, a 2-3rd or 4th response, then a 5th grade response? Obviously I'm focused on elementary.

@MingaHouseFoundation 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! You inspired me to do my own videos. What tools do you use? I am starting from zero, so I have a big learning curve unfortunately.

@NoodleNook 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Minga! Hope you were able to get your channel off the ground. The hardest part is getting them done... the tools are secondary. I use an old video camera (like 10 years old) and a lapel mic for good audio. I also use my sell phone for a lot of the videos too. Just remember, you can do it!❤️️

@mohamedenatighk 2 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊❤

@suzetteremata2770 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Miss IO..

@NoodleNook 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

@stuwagner7905 Жыл бұрын

Reason #5 is great!

@NoodleNook Жыл бұрын

@Stu Wagner - Thanks for that. Hope it helps people get the job the want!

@ZanyProductionz 2 ай бұрын

hardest question was what do I anticipate will be my biggest struggle. I'm a new teacher so...EVERYTHING!!!

@itssmaria8366 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this video! I got hired 😊

@NoodleNook 2 жыл бұрын

Yay!!!

@willonabooker9020 Жыл бұрын

The first question is always the hardest for me because the resume shows my experience, so do they want personal info like I'm a foodie and love to travel and enjoy giving back and meeting new people.

@JoanneUlene 2 ай бұрын

What do you anticipate to be your biggest challenges your first year on campus? Thank you so much for your video. My interview is tomorrow! Wish me luck!

@mohamedenatighk 2 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

@baileybeauty99 3 жыл бұрын

I have my first special education job interview tomorrow! Wish me luck

@NoodleNook 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Bailey... how did it go? Hope you nailed it!

@baileybeauty99 3 жыл бұрын

Noodle Nook they actually called and offered the job to me about 30 minutes after the interview ended! Thank you!

@wilmaranque621 9 ай бұрын

I have been unsucessful interview 😢 i hope this vedio can help me to have a job order.

@hopeashmeade1851 2 жыл бұрын

Very useful

@NoodleNook Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@erikabruce6251 3 жыл бұрын

The last question #7 was the hardest for me.

@NoodleNook 3 жыл бұрын

@Erika - Agreed... That is a harder one. Good way to get your mental game going. Hope you nail your interview 👍!

@ms.e3870 3 жыл бұрын

Hardest ones for me were Tell me about yourself and How do you handle conflict on the team

@NoodleNook 3 жыл бұрын

@MS.E3 - And as an interviewer, the 'tell me something about yourself' questions is so much of your first impression... if you don't have some talking points ready (and fumble through that section), you will be digging yourself out of hole then entire rest of the interview. Best of luck on yours!

@andrealata9342 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks it was helpful for me. I am studying and practicing to apply next year in USA. I am not a native speaker. I like your videos because you speak faster than others videos. I appreciate your time and knowledge.

@NoodleNook 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful and best of luck! ❤️️

@Sarah-hz4ql 2 жыл бұрын

Question three was hardest for me because when questions are too long I get lost lol

@NoodleNook Жыл бұрын

@Sarah - You are not the only one! No worries, you can do it! 😉

@wickliffe4707 2 жыл бұрын

I have to say thanks. I got the job

@NoodleNook Жыл бұрын

@Wickliffe - YAYAYAYAYA!! Congratulations and best of luck 😉.

@tntbeard 2 жыл бұрын

Just perfect…Thank you… and you’re hilarious

@NoodleNook 2 жыл бұрын

@Tamm Tamm - Ha! Thanks for that. Appreciate it.

@rosesreels960 Жыл бұрын

the hardest one for me was the last question!

@NoodleNook Жыл бұрын

@rosesreels - Yes! And don't be surprised if they put a hard one at the end. Once you go through these practice ones, you'll be all good. 🤞 Best of luck!

@leabirdsong2201 3 жыл бұрын

So nervous... I interview on Wednesday. Its been difficult getting an interview as an Intern, so finding this video could not have come at a better time. Any advice on how to sell myself when their are so many amazingly credentialed teachers out there?

@deisihernandez1951 3 жыл бұрын

I am in the exact same boat. Interview on Friday as an intern. Good luck!

@leabirdsong2201 3 жыл бұрын

@@deisihernandez1951 Thank you!!! good luck to you as well!!!! :)

@nerdgeekcosplay909 3 жыл бұрын

Should I include my teaching philosophy along with my resume?

@NoodleNook 3 жыл бұрын

Hey @NerdGeek! A well written philosophy can be helpful (and a great conversation piece), but be sure it's short and sweet. Too long can do the opposite and cause people to skim over it altogether. Best of Luck!

@riddabutt3143 Жыл бұрын

Hello, I've really taken the liking to your highlighted points in the interveiw and I'm going to be doing my bachelor's, but I'm a bit confused What program should i take to become the SPED teacher? Is simple education alright?

@NoodleNook Жыл бұрын

Hey @Ridda Butt - no matter what, you'll need a bachelor's degree. With the critical shortages in education, you can master in nearly anything and then complete an alternative certification program after graduation. Otherwise, yes, as you do your education coursework, look for classes that support teaching in special ed or make that your targeted focus. Either way, we're glad you'll be joining the ranks!

@riddabutt3143 Жыл бұрын

@@NoodleNook got you, our strong guidance 💌😁

@mondayvanscap9605 3 жыл бұрын

No. 7

@ingeslabbert8481 2 жыл бұрын

I battled with number 4

@NoodleNook Жыл бұрын

@Inge Slabbert - What do you think is the right way to go with that question? anyone out there have any suggestions? I'm glad there was one out there that was hard for you... If you can do that one, you can totally handle your interview 😉. Thanks for the comment.

@josigg4153 2 жыл бұрын

I will comment here once i pass my interview and get my J1 visa

@josigg4153 2 жыл бұрын

*come back

@NoodleNook 2 жыл бұрын

Well Jo, how did it go? 🤞❤️️🤞

@smartgirlswithADHD 3 ай бұрын

I wish you modeled the positive response...otherwise excellent!!

@idie8709 3 күн бұрын

I have same thoughts with you mam!❤

@shelleyfinkler9200 2 жыл бұрын

I thought the hardest question was the one about how do you handle conflict in your team.

@NoodleNook 2 жыл бұрын

@Shelley Finkler - Yaaas! And it may also be a tip for you as an applicant that the team DOES have conflict. 😲

@paulinechung5189 2 жыл бұрын

Do you help with interviews with educational assistants with special need high school student?

@NoodleNook 2 жыл бұрын

Hey @Pauline - Are you looking for questions you might ask an assistant or prepping as an assistant for an interview?

@paulinechung5189 2 жыл бұрын

@@NoodleNook yes. Thank you

@ZanyProductionz 2 ай бұрын

Is it ok to ask why the person who's position they are hiring for is no longer there?

@beyoncecarter8296 2 жыл бұрын

Number 4 was hard for me

@NoodleNook 2 жыл бұрын

See @Beyonce, getting a little bit of practice helps! Good Luck 🤞

@maruschu7071 2 жыл бұрын

I have adhd and I wanna be a special education teacher do you think saying it in the interview will be a good decision

@NoodleNook 2 жыл бұрын

Hey @Marus Chu - I would never disclose personal information about any health conditions in an interview UNLESS you think it will have a major impact on your ability to perform the job. I have known tons of teachers with ADHD who are perfectly capable of doing their jobs... so, unless asked directly (which would be weird), I wouldn't. -Good Luck 👍🏽

@sumayaarif9220 2 жыл бұрын

Hi my interview went quickly , is that a bad sign

@NoodleNook 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think so. Sometimes the interview team knows what they want and gets a feeling about an applicant right away. I hope you get the right job for you @sumaya arif 👍🏽

@chrishierajones4074 2 жыл бұрын

Number was the hardest

@NoodleNook 2 жыл бұрын

I hope the practice helps you nail the interview!

@desamtutorials Жыл бұрын

Kente to the World

@shburrell 2 жыл бұрын

"In your first year on campus, what do you anticipate some of your biggest challenges to be?" and "Tell me about yourself."

@NoodleNook 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Tough ones... ❤️️

@bluetortilla Ай бұрын

A rehearsed interview performance seems forced to me. I'd like to express my feelings about teaching and students, not thread needles to pass an interview.

@chiarabenedickter6988 3 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic by the way thank you. There were 2 Questions I really got stuck on 1)Tell us a bit about yourself? 2) What will your biggest challenge be?

@inspirit918 7 ай бұрын

Love you from Pakistan 🇵🇰

@wChronusw 3 жыл бұрын

What is the biggest challenge in your first year of teaching?

@NoodleNook 2 жыл бұрын

@Steven Peregrino - Great question, right? I loved asking it when I interviewed ❤️️

@kualani24 8 ай бұрын

So what is the biggest challenge the first year????

@genifur9398 2 жыл бұрын

Pray for me. I have an interview tomorrow morning for this position.

@NoodleNook Жыл бұрын

@Genifur - How did it go? Did you get the job? 🤞🤞 I hope it all worked out.

@genifur9398 Жыл бұрын

@@NoodleNook Thank you thank you! I got the job as a special education co- teacher for the 22-23 school year! My first interview was 3 weeks ago, then they called back a week later to schedule a second interview which got me so excited...then they wanted me to send them my college transcripts (because I applied at a different state), and they called me the next day and said there is an open position for me...YAY! Thank you for your help. I took notes from your videos as well as others but your videos helped me the most. Thank you!

@mohamedenatighk 2 ай бұрын

❤😊🎉

@margaretgarana911 3 жыл бұрын

The hardest question was “what are your” questions

@NoodleNook 2 жыл бұрын

@Margaret - Ooo... I can see that those are more challenging for some. Hope prepping with this video helped!

@mradamp125 2 жыл бұрын

Question 5 “How do you resolve conflict within your teaching team.” Managing relationships with well intentions among your peers can be equally as difficult as managing a relationship with a challenging student.

@NoodleNook 2 жыл бұрын

@Adam - You totally got that right! It can be the adults more than the students that need managing too. So this question may also flag you that your future team is not a tight unit.

@mmigk2531 2 жыл бұрын

Pls give correct answers to along with the tips

@NoodleNook Жыл бұрын

@MMI GK - I wish I could... but the answers will be different depending on if you are applying for an ECSE, elementary, middle or high school job and if you are self-contained, push in, or pull out AND the severity of the students you'll be working with. Sorry. I hope the video at least gets you thinking about what may be asked and how you can answer. Best of Luck 🍀!