What would you do if a child starts hitting and kicking? - I would make sure the student is safe, protect him from being hurt. Use intervention to calm him down, and sometimes separate him from other students to protect them from getting hurt. And I would also make sure someone else is there with me all the time., Why should we hire you? - I have been working in this position for 5 years and gained a lot of experience on handling many different disabilities, which makes me feel ready to get a full fime position. I’m responsible and devoted to my work and I really love what I do., What is the curriculum that we use ? - The curriculum we use is ULS, or Unique Learning System, which is an interactive program to help students with cognitive disabilities., What technology do you use in the classroom? - We use computers, Ipads, the Mimio, and Go Talks., What is Down Syndrome and how do you work with a child who has Down Syndrome? - It’s a genetic condition in which a student shows delays in physical and mental development. To work with these students, you have to create routines, reward good behavior and encourage communication., What is Autism and how do you work with an autistic child? - It is a disorder in which a child has trouble socializing and communicating with others and may show repetitive behavior and speech difficulties To work with these students, you have to create routines and reward good behavior and encourage communication., Explain a situation where a student was not doing what they were supposed to do and you had to bring them back to attention? Give examples. - This is a very common situation but as a special education assistant, I think the best way to face this is by understanding each of the childrens needs and motivate them accordingly. For example: if i’m working with an autistic student I would use his communication icons like: first do this and they you’ll get that., What would you do if you are going with a group and one student drops to the floor? - I need to make sure the student is okay and that it’s not a medical emergency.l also need to understand the students personality and what they like to help them get up by offering a reward. For example, letting them use the computer, or giving them hot cheetos or a candy if they get up., What would you do if you saw a coworker not following safety procedures? - I would let them know that what they’re doing is not correct, and if they continue to do it I will inform the teacher., What does teamwork mean to you? - Teamwork means everyone working together for the benefit of the students like parents, teachers and assistants., What do you see in a child with disability? - When working with children who have special needs, I need to know that each child and each disability is unique. I need to encourage him and never let him fall behind., If a student started fighting and arguing with you or another student and a parent saw, what would you tell them when they ask why the student was not disciplined in a way that most students would have it? - I would respectfully tell the parent that each student is unique and each disability is different so we need to discipline them according to their needs, and that we always keep in mind the safety of the children., What would you do if two children are fighting over a ball, a toy or something? - it depends on the situation. I’d tell them to share, but if it doesn’t work, I’ll take it away from them to stop the fighting, If a parent comes with a question or complain, what would you do? - I’d listen to them and if its something I can handle, I’d try my best to help them, but if not, I would respectfully refer them to the teacher., What special traits do you have that would make you a good fit to work with these students? - I’m a patient, hardworking, and loving teacher who always tries to make students feel comfortable.,

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