Chicago Public Schools Interview Questions
& Process
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Chicago Public Schools
Data Analyst
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Take home
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Coding
Started with some basic interpersonal questions, where I talked about my past work and how it relates to what they need now, showing the results. Since it's a government company, there's a lot to research, and doing that really helps you stand out. Then came technical rounds with Google Sheets assignments and some SQL questions. It felt like a medium difficulty.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Could you introduce yourself?
- Can you share your experience working collaboratively on a team?
- How have you used your past experience to connect with current job needs and demonstrate outcomes?
Chicago Public Schools
Business Process Analyst
Intern Easy Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Take home Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Other Behavioral
The interview was easy, though I think I could have done better. They gave me a performance task to complete. I prepared the document and they asked me to share it during the interview. Following that, there were a few behavioral questions, and they inquired about my willingness to relocate to Chicago. I'm unsure if they were convinced I'd relocate that quickly, given the limited timeframe. The issue is they haven't responded about whether I received the offer. Since a lot of time has passed, I'm assuming I didn't get the offer.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you introduce yourself?
- Are you capable of documenting the technical aspects?
- What are your past project experiences?
Chicago Public Schools
Teacher Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process had two steps, and you also needed to pass a background check. It was pretty easy and uncomplicated. I talked with the principal and assistant principal. They asked a lot of questions about my background and what I wanted to achieve. It seemed like a good match based on their questions and how interested they seemed.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What would you contribute to our school?
Chicago Public Schools
Teacher
Mid Easy Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Group
Interview formats
Behavioral Group Other
There were two interview rounds: first, I had a one-on-one with the recruiter. Then, there was a group interview where we were given a hypothetical situation to discuss. The group interview was pretty strange. About half the people didn't show up, so our group was tiny (3 people interviewing vs. 6 people observing). The observers (mostly recruiters) kept their cameras off and didn't say anything, which felt odd and impersonal. It wasn't too hard or stressful, though, as the scenario was pretty simple and allowed for different approaches.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How would you build relationships with students from diverse racial or ethnic backgrounds?
Chicago Public Schools Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Chicago Public Schools interview reports.
“How would you organize and promote a 9th grade parents' night if you were responsible for it?”
Read reports →“What would you do with teachers that are not doing what they are supposed to?”
Read reports →“If milk cartons cost 10 cents per student daily, and we aim to reduce this cost by 1-2 cents, what strategies would you propose?”
Read reports →“If reteaching is needed, how do you ensure you stay on track with the scope and sequence?”
Read reports →“How would you handle a challenging special needs student who is disruptive, throwing items, and spitting?”
Read report →“What would you do if a teacher does not leave any sub lesson plan for you?”
Read report →“How would you utilize CBT in assisting a group of children facing anger management challenges?”
Read report →“Imagine a student with ADHD in your class whose parents won't seek professional help. How would you manage the situation to ensure both their educational needs and the overall classroom instruction are met effectively?”
Read report →“How do you strike a balance between preparing students for standardized tests and nurturing their joyful learning?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 247 Chicago Public Schools interview reports.