When we appear for interviews, all our senses are in overdrive! And being in this state of mind makes it difficult for us to be confident.
Since confidence is what we need the most at this point, let’s think of ways to make sure that our minds remain healthily active during the interview process.
It is important to appear for a School Administrator interview with a mind that is at complete peace. And that is only possible if we are at peace with what we have to do during the interview.
You must have heard that the key to a peaceful mind is preparation. If you are fully prepared for an interview, no power can make you feel awkward when answering questions. Even if you are unaware of an answer, you can reply with confidence.
What actually happens when you are asked a question that you do not know the answer to? You do not give the wrong answer, that’s for sure!
You politely tell the interviewer that you are not sure but if given some time, you can research the answer. This will give the impression that you are honest and have it in you to understand your limitations – a quality that most employers love.
Look through the following interview questions and answers for a school administrator position to figure out the type and tone of questions that you may be asked:
School Administrator Interview Questions and Answers
1. Why do you feel that you are a good candidate for a school administrator position?
I have worked up the ladder, first working as a teacher and then eventually being offered an administrative position. Because of possessing experience at the level of a staff member of a school, I am aware of the challenges and limitations that teachers and students face. With this first-hand information, I believe that I can work in a more profound manner than another candidate who is new to this work.
2. What skills do school administrators need to be successful at work?
To work as a successful school administrator, it is important to be analytic, organized, and a people person. Since one has to develop curricula, handle budgets, and ensure that student behavior management is in check, one needs great planning and communication skills.
3. How would you handle a particularly problematic student whose behavior is a cause for concern?
The first thing that I do when handling problematic students is to find out why the problem has occurred in the first place. With students, it is usually an underlying personal problem that eventually leads to bad behavior. Sometimes, the teachers are to blame. I make sure that I get to the bottom of things so I know how to develop a plan to make the student come around and be comfortable.
4. How do you make sure that the teachers working with you are properly trained?
Teacher training is a constant. Every now and then, it is important for teachers to upgrade their skills. And it is up to administrators like me to ensure that proper training programs are developed so that this is made possible. I concentrate on teacher training more than anything else, as once a teacher is trained, instruction falls into place itself!