Durham District School Board Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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Durham District School Board
Teacher
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Panel Presentation Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
It was pretty straightforward. Had one interview, could be in-person, phone, or video, with about 2-3 principals or vice-principals. They asked about my skills, experience, and how I'd tackle the job. Also got to ask them stuff about the school and the role.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Tell me about your classroom management techniques.
- How do you incorporate technology into your teaching, particularly regarding content?
- Can you discuss your approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom?
Durham District School Board
Occasional Teacher
Entry Difficult Negative experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The entire process went on for about 4 weeks. It was a 10 minute interview with 4 questions asked. The interviewers were late and not very friendly. There was no real conversation and it just ended suddenly. It wasn't a great interview, but I have liked working in the board.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Given the demands of supply teaching, including varied schools, grades, and last-minute assignments, how would you prepare daily? And if there are no lesson plans, how do you keep students engaged?
- How would you adapt your teaching methods to cater to diverse learning styles among students?
- Describe your approach to managing a student who is consistently disruptive and not adhering to classroom routines.
Durham District School Board
Occasional Teacher
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Other
The career fair felt a bit disorganized and chaotic. There were many staff to help, but they seemed to lack direction and clarity amongst themselves. Staff provided unclear instructions, and there was poor communication between interview staff and other HR personnel. The interview itself was relaxed, and the interviewers were friendly. It was a panel interview with two prepared, scripted questions. The interviewers also asked a few follow-up questions to prompt more discussion. The process included a physical interview and a written question segment.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you walk me through a lesson or unit you planned, including how you assessed and evaluated it, and how you knew it was successful?
- What are your strategies for managing a classroom?
Durham District School Board
Occasional Teacher
Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Take home Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Technical Presentation
It was a really difficult interview with a lot of back-and-forth questioning from two principals. First, there was a short written task, and then they asked me two questions during an oral interview. The questions focused on unit planning and classroom management, and they really drilled down into scenarios that might come up during supply teaching.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you elaborate on your approach to unit planning and assessment?
- How would you manage a classroom, and what would you do in specific supply teaching scenarios?
Durham District School Board Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Durham District School Board interview reports.
“What would you do if a child became aggressive?”
Read reports →“Regarding toileting, what factors are needed?”
Read reports →“How would you handle a situation where two children are talking during class and do not stop when asked to pay attention?”
Read reports →“How do you ensure equitable treatment for all children?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on children”
Read report →“The goal of the early learning kindergarten program is to set a strong foundation through an integrated day plan for young children. Can you describe what this looks like in your classroom?”
Read report →“How would you get ready to teach as a substitute when you first enter the classroom?”
Read report →“What are your thoughts on equity in education?”
Read report →“How do you differentiate instruction for various learners?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 45 Durham District School Board interview reports.