Interview Questions School Theatre Teacher
1. Describe yourself in three words. Elaborate on one of the words you chose.
2. In what ways do you establish a sense of ensemble (a team with all members
contributing equally) and facilitate scholars using protocols for observing and
respectfully sharing feedback with one another.
3. What leadership roles do you assign scholars that promote peer assessment and
taking responsibility for one another in lessons, rehearsal and reflection?
4. What activities do you lead to enable scholars to engage in text analysis,
articulate a directorial vision, or design a scenic or light plot?
5. What factors do you consider when preparing course materials and for
performances? Describe an experience in which you identified the educational
needs of your students and successfully developed a way to teach/train them.
6. What professional development do you think you are in need of?
7. New small schools have limited resources and personnel. Explain how you
would lend your expertise to the community.
Public School 273 – 88-07 102 Street, Richmond Hill, NY 11418
SECRETARY INTERVIEW
ASSESSMENT RUBRIC
Candidate Name_______________________________
Rating
Criteria
Comments
Interviewer___________________________________
1-Novice
3-Practicioner
5-Expert
Date_________________________________________
Candidate clearly understands their strengths
1
3
5
Personal Attitude/Knowledge of self
Candidate clearly articulates what a School
Secretary should know and be able to do.
1
3
5
Practice
Candidate demonstrates the ability to assess a
critical situation and diffuses it.
1
3
5
Problem-Solving
Candidate’s response clearly provides detailed
evidence of willingness to study, learn and
practice in concert with colleagues.
Collaboration
Candidate’s response clearly provides evidence of
reflection and refinement of practice.
1
3
5
Self Reflection
Candidate is resourceful and seeks assistance
when needed.
1
3
5
Resourceful
1
3
5
Public School 273 – 88-07 102 Street, Richmond Hill, NY 11418
Hiring Process Rating Sheeting
Name
Cover
Letter/Resume
10
Portfolio
Presentation
10
Interview
Questions
25
Reference
Checks
5
Brenda Ward
Bibi Rahamatulla
Vernessa Brathwaite
Jennifer Rodriguez
Walker Zupan
Public School 273 – 88-07 102 Street, Richmond Hill, NY 11418
Total Possible
Score
50
Consider
for hire
Does not
meet
criteria
Interview Format
Welcome to the P.S. 273’s Hiring Committee. My name is Brenda Ward and I
am the School Leader.
All members introduce themselves.
The format for this interview is as follows:
 You will have 20 minutes to answer 6 questions.
Do you have any questions about the format?
We will begin now!
At the end
Thank you for joining us and once the committee has made a decision you will be
notified.
Public School 273 – 88-07 102 Street, Richmond Hill, NY 11418