New Teacher Developer Interview Stds Questions Qualities to Look For… Evidence Rating Relevant Experience & Training Tell us about your background and how it relates to your interest in the New Teacher Developer position. In your response tell us: Why do you want to be a New Teacher Developer? What training and experiences have you had that would prepare you for the position? Has recent experience Demonstrates understanding of the position Displays rapport and enthusiasm Makes connections between instructional practice and student learning Has knowledge and training in instructional mentoring Has interest and experience in working with adult learners Communicates ideas clearly 4 3 2 1 Curriculum, Planning, & Assessment / Instructional Leadership Tell us about the impact of your teaching practice on the performance of your students. Talk about: The key components of effective teaching and student learning experiences you provide. How you have implemented Common Core State Standards in your practice. The role of assessment and how you know students are working towards meeting standards. Clearly articulates effective classroom practices. Aligns planning and instruction to the Common Core State Standards Demonstrates an understanding of how to effectively implement the Common Core State Standards Clearly articulates the role of formative assessment in classroom instruction Regularly collects and analyzes a broad range of student data and uses that analysis to plan differentiated instruction? Collaborates with colleagues to analyze student work to inform changes in instructional practices and organizational structures 4 3 2 1 Teaching All Students / Family & Community Engagement /Instructional Leadership 3. a. Describe how you have supported students from diverse backgrounds and with a wide range of academic needs. Has a record of effective teaching practice in classroom settings with English Language Learners and special needs students Designs and facilitates learning that includes 4 3 2 1
As an NTD, how would you support a beginning teacher in this regard, to ensure the achievement of all students? As an NTD, how would you support your beginning teacher to utilize the Common Core State Standards to plan lessons that meet the diverse needs of his/her students? deliberate and multiple opportunities for students to build on their own knowledge, experiences, interests, and backgrounds Respects, knows, and understands cultural differences and uses that understanding to promote positive and productive interactions among students, colleagues, families, and the larger community Articulates high expectations for all students Takes an inquiring stance towards teaching practice, such as: Approaching issues with thoughtful questions and reflective responses Exploring issues from multiple perspectives Acknowledging complexities and ambiguities Articulates a variety of ways to mentor a teacher (model a lesson, instruction, observe another colleague, observe and provide feedback, etc.) Professional Culture Confidentiality and trust are at the center of the relationship between an NTD and a beginning teacher. What initial steps would you take to build this relationship? As an NTD you would be expected to communicate regularly with your your school leader to ensure that both the needs of the beginning teacher and the goals and priorities of the Exhibits high degree of personal integrity, resilience, ethical conduct, and credibility In interactions: Listens well Asks insightful questions Responds thoughtfully Clarifies and mediates the learning needs of others Effectively presents ideas, leads discussions, and creatively structures learning opportunities 4 3 2 1
mentor. We can begin when you are ready. Uses entry points to help the teacher take ownership of the solution and articulation of the next steps Professional Culture 7. New Teacher Developers are trained in and use the New Teacher Center’s Formative Assessment and Support tools with beginning teachers. How do you feel about the use of such tools in observing, having debriefing conversations with, and documenting your work with beginning teachers? Articulates importance of accountability in the role Expresses opportunities that documenting mentoring work can have on BT growth and development Takes an inquiring stance: Approaches issue with thoughtful questions and reflective responses Explores issue from multiple perspectives Acknowledges complexities and ambiguities 4 3 2 1 Professional Culture As an NTD, you are an instructional mentor. Tell us about your strengths and areas for growth. How might you know that you are effective? What mentoring skills do you think will be your strengths? Which skills do you think will be a focus for your professional growth as an NTD? Uses a variety of strategies to collect data for of their own practice Actively seeks constructive feedback to reflect on and analyze impact of work Seeks professional learning opportunities to improve instructional practice Strengths and areas of focus are: Specific and thoughtful Focused on moving BTs’ practice forward so that they are successful and impact student achievement Driven by the ultimate goal of supporting the BT to become autonomous 4 3 2 1 Verify that candidate understands and does not have any concerns with the professional responsibilities associated with this program: