On 4/08/08, Josi wrote:
> I need some advice for an upcoming interview for a media
> specialist position. I'm a classroom teacher at the
> elementary level and I'm sure that the interview questions
> would be different then interviewing for a teaching
> position. Does anyone know of what kinds of interview
> questions to prepare for??
> Thanks,
> Josi
Hi Josi
I am applying for a media specialist position as well. I am in
Texas. I am required to take the Gallup or insight exam, I
have also had phone interviews. All of the questions so far
pertain to teaching and NOTHING has had to do with a library.
I have not taught since 2001 and things have changed! I am
just curious when asked questions such as "can all students
pass the TAAKS? ( it is the standardized test in Texas) is the
answer simply Yes?
Another question I was asked, "Whose fault is it if a child
fails a test?" Is the correct answer the teacher's fault?
Another is " Do you require recognition for what you do?"
I am concerned my answers may not be correct because they seem
to need more than a yes or no as they can be situational?
Please give me some advice from your perspective? I think
failure in school can be part everyones' fault if the student
does not care, am I wrong in thinking this?
I like to receive recognition but I also know the principals
do not always have the time to recognize every accomplishment,
so is the answer yes or no?
I am concerned I may never get past these standardized exams.
Thanks,
Deb
Thanks