Job interview

Question 1

What do school counselors do?

Answer 1

1. They utilize student-centered, data-driven results to coordinate comprehensive programs.
2. They promote social and emotional wellbeing for every student.
   3.They promote college and career readiness.
3. They use strategic interventions to ensure student and school safety.

Question 2

Where do you see yourself in five years?

Answer 2

Master’s as well as my license, at Milford

Question 3

What are your weaknesses?

Answer 3

Don’t ask for help when I need it,

Question 4

What are three of your top strengths as an employee?

Answer 4

Detailed oriented, organized, communication willing to learn

Question 5

What unique qualifications can you offer us that other candidates cannot?

Answer 5

I offer a deep understanding of psychology and proficiency in tailored support techniques. My commitment to ongoing learning ensures I bring innovative solutions to student needs.

Question 6

Can you describe a time when you resolved a conflict between a student and teacher?

Answer 6

I have resolved many conflicts between different teachers at my current job where we had several professors who misunderstood our online textbook program. But through several meetings and efficient communication. we were able to form a plan that was most efficient and beneficial for students.

Question 7

What made you apply to our school in particular?

Answer 7

I applied to your school because of its reputation for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. I am also from Beaver County and feel I can contribute to the well-being and success of your students based on similar experiences.

Question 8

What made you want to become a school counselor?

Answer 8

During my senior year of high school, I did Work Based Learning with my school counselor Mrs. Evans at Beaver High School. During my experience, I was able to learn and grow to love the experiences of a school counselor.

Question 9

What skills do you think are important for a school counselor?

Answer 9

Essential skills for a school counselor encompass empathy, active listening, effective communication, problem-solving, interpersonal adeptness, cultural understanding, organizational proficiency, collaborative spirit, resilience, and ethical integrity.

Question 10

Can you describe your fundamental goals as a school counselor?

Answer 10

My fundamental goals as a school counselor revolve around supporting students’ academic success, fostering their social and emotional development, and empowering them to reach their full potential. I strive to create a safe and inclusive environment where students feel heard, and supported in navigating challenges.

Question 11

Can you tell us what you know about FERPA?

Answer 11

right to have access to their children’s education records, the right to seek to have the records amended, and the right to have some control over the disclosure of personally identifiable information from the education …

Question 12

Why do you think students should have access to a school counselor?

Answer 12

counselors offer emotional support, help with academics, teach social skills, handle crises, and connect students with resources they need. They are essential for students’ success and well-being in school and beyond.

Question 13

Tell us about a time where you struggled to achieve something in your counseling practice and how it turned out in the end.

Answer 13

Grades? School?

Question 14

What are some common strategies that you use to connect with students?

Answer 14

Active Listening, make a plan of attack, validate emotions, be flexible

Question 15

How would you handle intervention if a student told you they were experiencing abuse in their home?

Answer 15

I would bring this up with the principle as well as with the correct legal services.

Question 16

What challenges do you expect in working as a school counselor?

Answer 16

I expect challenges with large workloads, and being unable to provide students with the mental health resources they seek or need.

Question 17

How would you help a student who struggles to make friends at school?

Answer 17

I would help the student by building their confidence, teaching social skills, connecting them with peers who share similar interests, and providing opportunities for social interaction and friendship-building.”

Question 18

What is your general attitude toward disciplining students?

Answer 18

My general attitude toward disciplining students is to be fair, consistent, and focused on teaching positive behavior.

Question 19

How would you help a consistently disruptive student and what protocol would you follow in disciplining them?

Answer 19

“If a student was being repeatedly disruptive in class or other school situations, I would first work with the student to explain the negative effect of their actions and identify the cause of this problem. Behavioral issues are often caused by underlying situational or emotional challenges. If this was the case, I would recommend that the student seek appropriate psychological care and communicate effectively with their parents.”

Question 20

What would you do if an at-risk student’s parents or family members didn’t respond to your communication?

Answer 20

“If a student’s family didn’t respond to my repeated communication, it would raise concern for me, since parents are supposed to be the champions of their children’s education and care. I would heighten my approach in communicating with them by involving school leaders who may be able to get in contact. From there, I would work with family members to understand what supports they need to support their student.”

Question 21

How would you handle the dual responsibilities of meeting immediate student needs and completing the necessary documentation?

Answer 21

In my experience, the most important part of being a school counselor is helping students succeed. While this means I must meet their immediate needs, I also think documenting meetings, intervention plans and parent communications is a key part of keeping track of their needs. Because of this, I try to complete paperwork simultaneously as I move through my care duties. I believe this strategy helps me provide more accurate and effective care for students overall.”

Question 22

What experiences do you have in working with students with IEPs?

Question 23

If a student told you they wanted to drop out of school, what would you do?

Answer 23

“If a student confided in me that they wanted to drop out of school, I would first ask them for their reasoning. This would help me identify the challenges they’re experiencing and find ways to support them in overcoming obstacles in completing their education. From here, I would encourage the student to continue their studies and establish support mechanisms to help them succeed.”

Question 24

How do you handle criticism?

Answer 24

I think receiving feedback gives me the valuable opportunity to grow as a school counselor. If I received criticism about my work from a peer, supervisor or parent, I would make sure to take this feedback seriously and try to evaluate my practices to better meet the needs of all school stakeholders.”

Question 25

What is your experience working with students from diverse ethic and socioeconomic backgrounds?

Answer 25

Students from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds may have particular needs and sometimes require specialized support due to the societal pressures they face. In my current job, I work with many diverse students who require specialized support. I was able to provide that support and help them understand what they needed to accomplish.

Question 26

What made you apply to our school in particular?

Question 27

What do I need to do to get my license?

Answer 27

Complete masters program, plan to do with USU through the Beaver EdNet program/ campus, pass the PRAXIS, receive recommendation from university to get license