LHECMES Interview Rubric

Candidate Name: _______________________________ Date: _____________________________ Position: _______________________________________

1. What experience or circumstance led to your career as a teacher and how has this affected the way you interact with students?
Quality Indicators:
Demonstrated love/care for students – Enthusiasm for learning and subject matter – Possesses a high level of motivation – Draws upon personal experiences
Not Observed (0) Developing (1) Proficient (2) Accomplished (3)
Does not provide concrete examples or Provides general ideas but lacks Communicates clearly and includes Passion for the profession is exhibited through
communicate quality indicators. specifics. concrete and abstract examples. communication and the dedication to the
profession is clearly evident.
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2. Describe how you engage and motivate students in the learning process.
Quality Indicators:
Student data – Student survey/interviews – Engage through hands-on learning – Multiple intelligences – Cognitive rigor is evident
Not Observed (0) Developing (1) Proficient (2) Accomplished (3)
Does not consider student need or data Activities are aligned to academic Student engagement is part of the Learning is systematically designed and
when planning. standards with some consideration planning process. Students’ needs, student needs help to drive the
given to student need. learning style, and data are considered. planning process.
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3. Describe a collaborative experience and share how this shifted your mindset.
Quality Indicators:
Trust – Effective communication – Shared vision – Relationships
Not Observed (0) Developing (1) Proficient (2) Accomplished (3)
No additional steps to strengthen the The experience of collaboration was Collaboration experience was well The candidate recognized their role in
collaborative team were indicated. vague, shift in mindset were minimal. explained, barriers to core values driving the collaborative team, reflected on the
PLT were included in the description, change in their mindsets, and shared
recognition of mindset change was present. how this promotes team success.
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 4. How do you engage students by building relationships and share how you would support a student who might need extra support?
Quality Indicators:
Student data – Student survey/interviews – Engage through hands-on learning – Multiple intelligences
Not Observed (0) Developing (1) Proficient (2) Accomplished (3)
Does not provide concrete Provides general ideas but lacks Able to provide concrete and abstract examples Clear expectations are communicated, and supports
examples or communicate specifics. which communicate clear expectations to are provided to students to ensure their success. The
quality indicators. students and families. Connects with students focus is positive and constructive; teaching rationale
on a personal level providing evidence of of expected behavior is described. Demonstrated and
positive relationships. two-way relationship.
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5. Describe a lesson which was not successful. Share how your mind had to shift in order to promote student success.
Quality Indicators:
Communicates expectations – Monitors behaviors and provides feedback – Involves parents/guardians – Identifies solutions – Gathers data
Not Observed (0) Developing (1) Proficient (2) Accomplished (3)
Does not communicate an instance. Specific event lacks detail. Expectations Provides a specific instance. Provides a specific instance in detail.
Setting expectations and ownership of a are not considered or described. Expectations are considered and Expectations are considered and
mindset shift is not present. Ownership of mindset shift is weak. communicated to the students. Teacher communicated to the students. Teacher
ownership of mindset shift is present. ownership of mindset shift is present
and highly intricate.
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THIS IS NOT A PROMPT! Based on the interview, what impression did the candidate provide based on how they spoke and conveyed their knowledge?
Quality Indicators:
Displays current and relevant knowledge – Uses appropriate grammar and syntax – Demonstrated understanding of teaching pedagogy – Demonstrates genuine care
for students
Not Observed (0) Developing (1) Proficient (2) Accomplished (3)
There were substantial errors or lack of The level of knowledge is appropriate. The level of knowledge is appropriate. The candidate demonstrates a deep level
evidence present during the interview. Additional support will be needed. of understanding and shares connected
experiences.
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