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Assistant Principal Interview 
Assistant principal interview questions for Andalusia School, Summer of 2020.
Rubric Code: F2X573W
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Subject: Education  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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Questions for assistant principal prospects at Andalusia School.
  Poor

1 pts

Good

2 pts

Great

3 pts

Comments

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Knowledge of GPS

What do you know about Andalusia School?

Poor

Overall limited knowledge of school (Location, "Good school", "Scores are good", athletics, etc.)
Good

Demonstrates a deeper knowledge of district (A-F score, buildings and grade levels, can recite website info)
Great

Demonstrates an in-depth research to understand our district. (Free/Reduced numbers, population breakdown, growth of town, etc.)
Comments
Interest in Position

Why are you interested in being an assistant principal at Andalusia school?

Poor

Fails to demonstrate a clear motivation. (Needs to get away from current situation, etc.)
Good

Demonstrates a limited desire to impact education. Only interested in discipline aspects.
Great

Demonstrates a desire to make a direct impact on middle school students and teachers that provides opportunities for growth, both in school and beyond.
Comments
Technology

How do you currently use technology, both at school and at home?

Poor

Basic. (Cell Phone, uses a computer at school.)
Good

Great Knowledge and use of technology. (Use of cell phone, tablet, computer in all aspects of current position or at home.)
Great

Fully Connected (Google Drive, Google Docs, Twitter, Remind, Website, has often attended or led training, etc.)
Comments
Tech Training and Curr.

What training and what involvement have you had in incorporating technology into curriculum?

Poor

Has only attended district-mandated training.
Good

Has attended training beyond school requirements.
Great

Developed and implemented training for other teachers and/or students.
Comments
Discipline

How would you address the issue of student discipline? What structure or process do you envision that would work for students of this age?

Poor

Consequences.
Good

Consequences and guidance.
Great

Questioning, consequences if necessary, guidance, follow-up.
Comments
Conflict Resolution

What are the key steps or elements to resolve conflict?

Poor

Tell them to stop it.
Good

Question, then tell them to leave each other alone.
Great

Have students present information, interrogate, take time to make right decision, hand down the decision, and follow up at a later time.
Comments
Confrontation

Tell us about a time when a student confronted you or attempted to break school rules. How did you handle this situation?

Poor

Sent them to administrator's office, or engaged in an argument with them.
Good

Told them to stop, then sent them to administrator's office. Did not engage with them.
Great

Calmly approached the student, questioned activity, provided choices for the student, followed up with administrator if necessary.
Comments
Teacher Assistance

How would you identify a teacher that is performing poorly in the classroom and what actions would you take to correct the situation?

Poor

Take parents' opinions and confront the teacher.
Good

After observations, assist the teacher in getting better or provide a plan for that teacher.
Great

Consistently, as is possible, visit classrooms and observe teaching and classroom management. As soon as an issue is seen, address with the teacher privately. Follow up with training and future visits to help defray before official observations take place.
Comments
SCENARIO

You become aware of a teacher who is consistently late to school or duty. In addition, the counselor has come to you about several teachers who have not submitted grades on time. What actions would you take to address those two situations?

Poor

Ignore it, or have someone else handle it.
Good

Confront the teacher(s) and tell them to get here on time or get grades in on time.
Great

Meet with the teacher(s) privately to talk about the issues. Develop a plan to help the teacher.
Comments
Interactive Skills

In interacting with individuals - students, teachers, and parents - what individual characteristics of a leader are important to maintain? (This is just filler text to bump down the rubric. Keep up the good work, you're doing a great job!)

Poor

Let them know you are in control.
Good

Patience, communication, listening, decisiveness.
Great

Servant attitude. We are here to help them.
Comments
Trust

As a leader, what role does trust play? How do you develop trust in teachers, students, and parents?

Poor

A big role. Tell them they can trust you.
Good

A major role. You develop trust through interactions with stakeholders.
Great

A major role. You demonstrate your trustworthiness by support, communication, and an open door policy. Then, it will be returned.
Comments
Instructional Leader

As instructional leader at the middle school, what are your expectations of teachers in the delivery of instruction and the expectation that all students can learn?

Poor

I expect them to teach all the time. No days off.
Good

I expect most teachers to reach all students according to their abilities.
Great

I expect all teachers to make their greatest effort to reach all students every day. Knowing it takes some students longer to learn, teachers are expected to persevere through the learning process.
Comments
Learn from the Past

What have you learned from past mistakes on the job?

Poor

Candidate feels as though they do not make mistakes.
Good

Candidate makes changes as necessary.
Great

Candidate is self-aware of imperfections. Recognizes each mistake is a learning opportunity. Candidate gives specific example.
Comments
Most Important Quality

What is the single most important quality an assistant principal, or principal, should have and why?

Poor

Consistent, Determined
Good

Flexible, Good Communicator, Self-Starter, Loyal
Great

Selfless, Visible, Has a Presence, Heart for Kids, Willing to Argue Their Opinion in Proper Time and Place
Comments
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