It's just about that time of year...I've signed my letter of intent and the next phase is coming up soon. As I've mentioned in other posts, I kind of "fell" into leadership. It wasn't a passion of mine or something I knew I wanted to do. However, once I got into it, I really liked it. It certainly has been a "roller coaster" of mixed emotions, constantly changing situations, and never knowing what's coming up next.
As I prepare to interview for assistant principal jobs, my mind is racing with
questions of what I'll be asked. I found some sites that offer suggestions on
interview questions and most of them I think I can answer fairly well. Connected Principals has some good information. I can honestly say
that I've had a thorough experience for the last two years as instructional
coach. I've covered the entire school (PreK through 5th grade) and have been
well-trained in many areas. Can I present that experience well in an interview?
I can sing and dance in front of a classroom of students. I can conduct
meetings in front of my colleagues. I can even stand in front of 400 parents
and students to explain a school event, but can I sit in front of a panel of
county administrators and sell myself? If you are a principal or AP, can you
share what really captures you in an interview? What are you looking for most?
I have several options for where I may potentially be next year, but it's hard
to make the leap into the unknown. It is probably going to require me leaving a
school that I've been a part of for 14 years. That part is tough. Hoping to put
my best foot forward as I gain some courage to use my training at GSU and my
school experiences to help me be the candidate they need!
Kimberly,
ReplyDeleteI know that in Fulton County you must be in the AP Pool to make the cut for any AP positions that open up. Unfortunately, I cannot get into the pool until I take the GACE and I am more than a little irritated about that. The only hold up at this point is GSU as I understand it. GSU has to release us to take it. Anyway, I know that in the AP Pool interview they ask you to review some data and prepare a plan for the school. What would you implement to make improvements on the data shared. As you interview for a school, do some research on the school and walk into the interview with some ideas based on what you found in your research. Also, know the school well enough to know what questions to ask of the interview team. PBIS is a big topic so ask them about the PBIS team and what results they are seeing with that. Just some thoughts!
Tim
Hey Kim!
ReplyDeleteLike you, I have been a coach for two years. I know I need to move into that AP life but I really, really enjoy working with teachers and curriculum. How do you see yourself making that transition? Moving from a supportive role to an authoritative role? It gives me hives for real!