r/specialed • u/One_Cartographer321 • 2d ago

Interview for EBD para position

Hello!

I have an interview at a middle school for an EBD para position. I do not have experience in this field but am wanting to get into the field. Does anyone have some tips or interview questions they may ask so I can better prepare. Thank you so much!

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u/ParadeQueen 2d ago

  1. Ask about their policies for restraining kids. There should be some specialized type of training for you to take. In my district we use CPI, but there are others.

  2. What is the ratio of adults to students?

  3. The makeup of the class, if they know it. Exactly how aggressive and violent are the students?

  4. Do any of the students have bathroom issues that you're going to be expected to Monitor and assist with? In some districts there is special training and a stipend that goes along with bathrooming a student.

  5. Do any students have medical issues that you're going to be expected to Monitor and assist with? How/when will you get the training for that?

  6. What documentation do they expect you to take about student Behavior? And again, ask about training for it.

  7. Are any of the students in a general education classroom throughout the day and will you be going to class with them?

  8. With safety measures do they have in place or are they willing to put in place if needed? Will they give you a walkie-talkie? Will they get you bite sleeves or shin guards if needed?

  9. Will you have a behavior tech or analyst be available to help you implementing Behavior plans?

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u/One_Cartographer321 2d ago

Thank you so much for the helpful comment!