Special Ed Teacher Interview: What to Say, What NOT to Say & the 4 Questions to Ask

Are you preparing for a special education teacher interview? Before you walk in that door, you need to know exactly what to say, what NOT to say, and the 4 critical questions that could save you from walking into a first-year burnout trap.In this video, Stefanie Kessen from The Online Itinerant — who works with schools and districts to find staff for special education students — breaks down the interview strategies most candidates never hear about. Whether you're a brand-new graduate or a teacher transitioning into special education, this video will help you show up confident, prepared, and asking the right questions. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: ✅ HOW TO BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE BEFORE YOU WALK IN • The body language that signals authority (and how to feel more confident in the room) • How to use a portfolio to show — not just tell — what you can do • The one student success story you need to have ready for "Tell us about a time..." ❌ THREE THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER SAY IN A SPECIAL EDUCATION INTERVIEW • Why "I don't need much support — I can figure it out on my own" can cost you an aide • How to talk about leaving a previous school without raising red flags • The wrong way to answer questions about IEP paperwork, data collection, and compliance ❓ THE 4 QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD BE ASKING THEM These questions reveal whether the school is set up to support you — or set you up to fail: Special education interviews are different from general education interviews. Walk in with a plan — and walk out with a job AND a school worth working at. 🔔 Subscribe for more strategies that help special education teachers save time, reduce paperwork, and protect their energy:    / @stefaniekessen   🔗 CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.theonlineitinerant.com Instagram:   / theonlineitinerant   #specialeducation #teacherinterviews #specialedteacher #teacherinterviewtips #iep #specialeducationteacher #teachersofyoutube #deafeducation 00:00 Introduction 01:00 How to Build Confidence Before the Interview 02:20 How to Stand Out 03:30 Prepare a Student Success Story 04:50 What NOT to Say in a Special Education Interview 08:50 Questions YOU Should Ask the Interview Team 14:20 Final Thoughts