question for teachers/school admin people

[magpie]

So, I got an interview for a public school librarian position that I really, really want (yay!)!  I'm formerly a private school librarian and a public librarian before that.  I think I'm a really good school librarian, but I've never worked or interviewed with a public school before and I'm intimidated.  I'm just curious if any of you could give me some idea of what the typical interview format is like (it's an elementary school, if that matters) and any advice you might have for me.  I'm a planner, so I really like to prep a lot for interviews, but I'm not sure what to expect with this one.

oops--meant to post on MMM, but MM will do just fine too!

[compassrose]

I have no experience with library or K-12 interviews, but I wanted to wish you luck! That's very exciting!

[erbear]

My experience with public school has been that the first interview is with a lower-down in the district office (felt like a screening). If they liked you, you worked up to the superintendent then to the individual school principals. 

Good luck!

[magpie]

Thanks erbear! This one is at the school with the opening/with the principal. I'm nervous, but also excited!

[stephm0188]

I interviewed first with the building principal, and then moved up to the building principal and superintendent. I was offered the position that evening.

The initial interview was low key. I was asked what set me apart from other candidates, who my favorite authors were, that sort of thing. My second interview was more about how my philosophy fit in with the district, what my class management plan was, how would I structure my classes, how would I collaborate with the staff, ect.

I had an advantage because I was the book fair chairperson and had put in a lot of volunteer time in the school, so they knew me fairly well. Look into the school's discipline plan (we use PBIS) and their philosophy on technology and be prepared to speak about those.