Special Ed Teacher Interview Questions and Tips for Success

[@monique1025]

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]

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

[@idie8709]

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]

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]

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]

Congrats

[@HCEScienceFair]

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!

[@fionajoinville9474]

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]

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]

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

[@marieb3773]

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

[@KayAmooty433]

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

[@hthepoet]

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

[@HCEScienceFair]

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

[@disneybeauty6336]

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

[@559vibess]

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

[@theresagutman5077]

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

[@NoodleNook]

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

[@danilocastro5700]

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

[@meaghanroshetar8748]

You are awesome! Thank you!

[@teachwithyourheart]

Wow so informational! Thank you so much :)

[@jamesmase4467]

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]

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

[@jennifersmallbone1580]

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]

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 😉!

[@jamesmase4467]

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]

Wooooo! Congrats!! 🥳

[@NoodleNook]

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 ❤️️!

[@MingaHouseFoundation]

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

[@NoodleNook]

Awesome! Thank you and thanks for sharing! ❤️️

[@eliselisjian6165]

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

[@NoodleNook]

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

[@greenthumbstrummer]

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.

[@jjandcarolynhuff]

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

[@NoodleNook]

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

[@areleg438]

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]

Great job! And thanks

[@HeyJustMe89]

So helpful thank you ❤

[@blessymatty]

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

[@NoodleNook]

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

[@Chvyz]

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

[@NoodleNook]

@Chaz - Welcome to the channel ❤️️

[@geoffreygreene7903]

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

[@NoodleNook]

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

[@JSpeaksThePoet]

Very helpful inflrmation! Thank you so much!!!

[@NoodleNook]

Glad it was helpful ❤️️!

[@brittanycarroll4224]

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

[@dserves3834]

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

[@yuchenshang7170]

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]

@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🍀!

[@judithv7629]

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

[@NoodleNook]

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

[@bluesskywoman]

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]

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

[@kathys8899]

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

[@oqihouqiop]

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

[@NoodleNook]

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

[@tiffanyrobinpeters9256]

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

[@NoodleNook]

So glad to hear that! Best of luck 😉.

[@brynnmcadam5318]

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]

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]

Teacher

[@mohamedenatighk]

Thank you 😊❤

[@mohamedenatighk]

Thanks 😊

[@stuwagner7905]

Reason #5 is great!

[@NoodleNook]

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

[@ZanyProductionz]

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

[@suzetteremata2770]

Thank you Miss IO..

[@NoodleNook]

You're welcome 😊

[@ebbietolbert1177]

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]

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]

@@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]

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]

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!❤️️

[@itssmaria8366]

Thanks for sharing this video! I got hired 😊

[@NoodleNook]

Yay!!!

[@hopeashmeade1851]

Very useful

[@NoodleNook]

Glad you think so!

[@wilmaranque621]

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

[@willonabooker9020]

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.

[@andrealata9342]

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]

Glad it was helpful and best of luck! ❤️️

[@baileybeauty99]

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

[@NoodleNook]

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

[@baileybeauty99]

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

[@JoanneUlene]

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!

[@wickliffe4707]

I have to say thanks. I got the job

[@NoodleNook]

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

[@tntbeard]

Just perfect…Thank you… and you’re hilarious

[@NoodleNook]

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

[@rosesreels960]

the hardest one for me was the last question!

[@NoodleNook]

@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!

[@ms.e3870]

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

[@NoodleNook]

@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!

[@Sarah-hz4ql]

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

[@NoodleNook]

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

[@mondayvanscap9605]

No. 7

[@leabirdsong2201]

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]

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

[@leabirdsong2201]

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

[@riddabutt3143]

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]

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]

@@NoodleNook got you, our strong guidance 💌😁

[@nerdgeekcosplay909]

Should I include my teaching philosophy along with my resume?

[@NoodleNook]

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!

[@ZanyProductionz]

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

[@josigg4153]

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

[@josigg4153]

*come back

[@NoodleNook]

Well Jo, how did it go? 🤞❤️️🤞

[@desamtutorials]

Kente to the World

[@paulinechung5189]

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

[@NoodleNook]

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

[@paulinechung5189]

@@NoodleNook yes. Thank you

[@ingeslabbert8481]

I battled with number 4

[@NoodleNook]

@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.

[@smartgirlswithADHD]

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

[@idie8709]

I have same thoughts with you mam!❤

[@chiarabenedickter6988]

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?

[@lanceyt9982]

The procedures was the hardest.

[@shelleyfinkler9200]

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

[@NoodleNook]

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

[@maruschu7071]

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]

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 👍🏽

[@erikabruce6251]

The last question #7 was the hardest for me.

[@NoodleNook]

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

[@beyoncecarter8296]

Number 4 was hard for me

[@NoodleNook]

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

[@mradamp125]

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]

@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.

[@mohamedenatighk]

❤😊🎉

[@bluetortilla]

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.

[@sumayaarif9220]

Hi my interview went quickly , is that a bad sign

[@NoodleNook]

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 👍🏽

[@inspirit918]

Love you from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@shburrell]

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

[@NoodleNook]

Yes! Tough ones... ❤️️

[@chrishierajones4074]

Number was the hardest

[@NoodleNook]

I hope the practice helps you nail the interview!

[@wChronusw]

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

[@NoodleNook]

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

[@kualani24]

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

[@genifur9398]

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

[@NoodleNook]

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

[@genifur9398]

@@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!

[@margaretgarana911]

The hardest question was “what are your” questions

[@NoodleNook]

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

[@user-sx6yv1hr9p]

Last

[@mmigk2531]

Pls give correct answers to along with the tips

[@NoodleNook]

@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 🍀!

[@Coachx23x]

Lmao haters gonna hate . Your hired ! 😆

[@ZanyProductionz]

I can't imagine people actually answering like the fake answers on this video. Yikes.