Interview

The interview was this morning and it went well. It lasted for about 45 minutes and there were LOTS of questions. Particularly I was asked a lot about how I would handle uncooperative middle and high school students and/or uncooperative parents. I was told afterwards by the support services teacher that I interviewed really well and that they liked my answers.

But....the high school and middle school principals were a little concerned because I do not have experience working with students at those levels...

So...I have to be observed on Friday in order for them to see how I interact with students in a classroom. I am going to push into 5th Grade English and 9th Grade Math (not sure yet which type of math). I emailed both teachers whose classrooms I will be visiting to ask if we can meet briefly to review what their lessons will be about so that I can do a good job supporting the students who need help. One teacher already emailed me back and we are meeting up tomorrow before school.

I did find out who the other applicant was. She is a certified teacher also working as a TA at the school. She is certified to teach HS, but she does not have any full time teaching experience nor is she certified to teach Special Ed (which I am PreK-Grade 8). Not too sound cocky/rude/whatever, but I don't think they would hire her over me because I am more qualified. At least I hope not!

That said, I think they still want to make sure I am completely qualified for the job and I can't blame them. I am happy to have the chance to be observed because I don't want to take a job that I am not ready/qualified/a good fit for. This will be a great opportunity for both the principals and me to see if it's really going to work out.

I am hoping that I will be notified on Friday whether or not the job is mine, but I think that is wishful thinking. I am nervous, excited, and intimidated all at once! Wish me luck!