Effective Teacher Interviews: How do I hire good teachers?

Teacher quality is the school-related factor that most affects student learning so selecting the best candidate for open teaching positions has enormous implications. In Effective Teacher Interviews Jennifer L. Hindman provides practical advice on how to conduct hiring interviews that reliably predict a teacher’s success including guidance on applying research to the interview process; developing meaningful legal interview questions; assembling and training an interview team; matching candidates’ skills to your schools’ needs; and using the best interview strategies. With these tips on refocusing the interview process you’ll be better prepared to select and hire the teachers who will make a positive difference for your students and your school.