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PWES Para-professional 
PWES Teacher
Rubric for hiring an Elementary Para-Professional
Rubric Code: G22945B
By lkshaw1981
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Subject: Education  
Type: (Other)  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Paraprofessional Interview
  Poor- 1 point

1 pts

Fair- 2 points

2 pts

Good- 3 points

3 pts

Excellent- 4 points

4 pts

Notes

(N/A)

Question 1
0 pts

Please tell us about yourself and any experience you have had working with preschool students. Why would you be a good fit for this position?
Poor- 1 point

Candidate stated minimal information on experience and background.
Fair- 2 points

Candidate can state general reasons why their background is optimal for this position.
Good- 3 points

Candidate can articulate experiences that are relevant to the position.
Excellent- 4 points

Candidate can articulate background and experiences well and can tie those experiences to why they are the best candidate for the position.
Notes
Question 2
0 pts

What is one of your biggest strengths? Weaknesses?
Poor- 1 point

Has minimal examples to share that relate to the position
Fair- 2 points

Was able to share specific examples of strength(s) and weakness(es) that relate to the position
Good- 3 points

Candidate was able to explain how their specific strengths would benefit them as a para-professional and detail a plan to work on their weaknesses
Excellent- 4 points

Candidate was able to detail a plan to work on their weaknesses
Candidate's strengths align with the expectations of an elementary para-pro
Notes
Question 3
0 pts

For this position, you would be working closely with a preschool teacher. Are you flexible? Meaning can you step in and do someone else’s job at the drop of a hat.
Poor- 1 point

Candidate offered minimal examples of flexibility related to the classroom.
Fair- 2 points

Candidate supplied few examples of flexibility with some of them relating to the classroom. The candidate spoke about flexibility with enthusiasm.
Good- 3 points

The candidate was able to articulate several pertinent examples of how flexibility is critical to the position of a para-professional.

The candidate spoke about flexibility with enthusiasm and humor.
Excellent- 4 points

The candidate was able to clearly articulate several examples of how they have been flexible in past places of employment, and relate that concept to the para-professional position. The candidate spoke about flexibility with enthusiasm and humor. The candidate was able to provide examples of flexibility that relate to working with children.
Notes
Question 4
0 pts

What is a team player? Describe when you have been a part of a work team. What role did you play on the team?
Poor- 1 point

Candidate has limited vision of what a team player's responsibilities may be.
Fair- 2 points

Candidate can articulate a general definition of team player, yet is unable to provide specific details from experience.
Good- 3 points

Candidate can articulate a reasonable definition of the term team player, and is able to articulate their own strengths that would add to our staff.
Excellent- 4 points

Candidate can articulate a clearly defined definition of the term team player and is able to "sell" their own professional and personal qualities that would make them a good fit, using specific examples from experience.
Notes
Question 5
0 pts

Define the role of a paraprofessional in the educational process? Is this role different in preschool?
Poor- 1 point

Candidate has little to no knowledge of the role of a paraprofessional.
Fair- 2 points

Candidate was able to share minimal examples of the role of a paraprofessional.
Good- 3 points

Candidate was able to share general ideas of what the paraprofessional role looks like in the classroom, but unable to articulate how this might be different in a preschool classroom.
Excellent- 4 points

Candidate was able to define the role of a paraprofessional, provide specific classroom examples/scenarios and how preschool might be different (PS licensing rules, SUTQ).
Notes
Question 6
0 pts

Describe a difficult situation with a colleague or administrator and tell us how the issue was resolved.
Poor- 1 point

Candidate was unable to describe a problem and resolution with a co-worker.
Fair- 2 points

Candidate was able to offer minimal details when describing a problem with a co-worker.
Good- 3 points

Candidate was able to articulate a specific problem with a co-worker that resulted in a positive outcome.
Excellent- 4 points

Candidate was able to express, in detail, how a problem with a co-worker was resolved in a positive manner. (Professional integrity; problem solving; joint ownership of problem;
ethical behavior-positive talking points for candidate).
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