Chicago Public Schools Teacher Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 95 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Chicago Public Schools.
Chicago Public Schools
Teacher
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The interview process was smooth. I was asked a series of questions from three different individuals including the principal and vice principal. The interview was through Google meets and was also recorded.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What are your thoughts on restorative practices in the classroom?
- Can you tell us about your communication style?
Chicago Public Schools
Teacher
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Group Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Group
Got the job interview via a mutual contact. Applied online, then had a 1-on-1 interview with the principal and a group interview with my department. The questions were pretty straightforward. They even brought in some students to interview me at the time. I think it's entirely up to the principal doing the hiring.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe how you incorporate restorative practices into your teaching methods?
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 Teacher Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Chicago Public Schools interview reports.
“What would you do if a teacher does not leave any sub lesson plan for you?”
Read reports →“Given a datasheet with PSAT scores and sub-scores, including evidence-based reading and writing, analyze it and share your insights.”
Read reports →“What would you do if a student wasn't doing their homework or was causing trouble in class?”
Read reports →“If you walked into an empty room with a puzzle and a blank easel, which would you pick and why?”
Read reports →“What steps would you take if a teacher did not provide a lesson plan for you?”
Read report →“In the event a teacher doesn't leave a lesson plan, what would be your course of action?”
Read report →“What steps would you take if a lesson plan was not provided by the regular teacher?”
Read report →“What would you do if you entered a classroom and found that the teacher had not prepared a lesson plan?”
Read report →“How would you respond to a student medical emergency, whether it occurs inside or outside the classroom?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 95 Chicago Public Schools interview reports.