Special Education Teacher Behavioral Questions

1. Describe a time when you had to adapt your teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of your students. What approach did you take, and what was the outcome?

2. Can you provide an example of a conflict you had with a parent regarding their child's educational plan? How did you handle the situation, and what was the resolution?

3. Tell me about a time when you collaborated with other educators or specialists to design an effective learning environment for a student with special needs. What role did you play, and what were the results?

4. Share an experience where you successfully motivated a student who was struggling academically or behaviorally. What techniques did you use, and how did the student respond?

5. Describe a situation where you had to manage a classroom crisis involving a student with severe behavioral issues. What steps did you take, and what did you learn from the experience?

6. Can you discuss a time when you had to implement new technology or resources in your teaching? How did you ensure it was effective for your students?

7. Tell me about a challenging IEP meeting you participated in. What was your role, and how did you contribute to a positive outcome for the student?

8. Describe a time when you had to advocate for a student’s needs within the school system. What actions did you take, and how did it impact the student?

9. Can you provide an example of how you've used data to inform your teaching practices for students with special needs? What was the data, and how did it influence your approach?

10. Share an experience where you had to deal with a teacher or staff member who was resistant to your strategies for supporting students with disabilities. How did you address the situation?