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Assistant Principal Interview

1) Tell me about your qualifications for the position of Assist. Principal. Taught in classroom for 10 years, strong understanding of progressive discipline, leading teachers, willingness to hear constructive criticism and act on it, work ethic and task completion, organized

2) How would you describe our school district to a potential new teacher? Strong district with an educated staff, good students with regards to behavior and academics and supportive parents.

3) What is the most important quality an assist. Principal should have? ** (LOL) ** Patience

4) The teachers at the school have complained that the previous assist principals have been out of touch with the faculty and that the teachers had little or no input. How would you address the teacher’s complaints? Ask that I be measured on my abilities and actions, not the actions of others. I feel that if given the opportunity, teachers will view me as a fair, intelligent person. I think being honest with the teachers is most important, with that, some decisions must be made by the administration; other decisions can be made by administration and staff together, but that I never solicite input if I am going to take it into account.

5) How will the NCLB Act affect your role as an administrator? Although I think in theory, NCLB is a good idea……I question it’s role in all schools in all states. I feel that our educational system inConnis far better than in other states but because our state test is more difficult, more schools find themselves in jeopardy. In addition, I feel that schools and students are successful when there is a joint effort between home and school. NCLB should include some aspect of family responsibility, especially with regards to getting students to school.  6) How would you introduce yourself to students and continue to build a relationship with them throughout the year? (Dark Lord) I always tell students that honesty is most important to me and that I will always be honest with them, even if it is tough to hear. I tell them that at the end of the day, only they will now if they have lied or not, but at some point in their career here at the high school, they are going to need me to believe them, and if they have not been forth coming in the past, I have no reason to believe them when they really need it.

7) How can you contribute to the development of the children in our school? By creating an environment that is focused on learning and appropriate social development, we allow for students to focus on studies and their work rather than other issues. We offer support for students so that their education and their diploma become the reason they come to school.  8) What is your vision of parent participation in the school and what steps will you take to achieve this vision? I believe parents are an integral part of a student’s success in school. Parents need to be advocates for their children, but still realize that we all make mistakes. I feel the most important factor is making sure that students learn from their mistakes so that errors in judgment are not repeated. When students hear a consistent message between home and school, then they tend to be more successful.

9) Tell me about the success you’ve had in building parent participation as either a teacher or principal. I feel that by attending events after school and on the weekend, whether it be a drama production or a sporting event, helps in creating relationships with the community. Being present shows that the students are more than a number or a test score, and that goes a long way toward a respectful relationship.

10) Is there anything you like to add? Nope  11) Any questions for me? ( NO!)

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