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Updated Jun 8, 2022

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Interviews at School District of Philadelphia

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Positive 56%

Negative 17%

Neutral 27%

Getting an Interview

Applied online 58%

In Person 20%

Other 6%

Jun 7, 2022

Climate Manager Interview

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I interviewed at School District of Philadelphia

Interview

Interview process involved tasks and virtual interviews due to covid. Final interview was with a 2 Principals from SDP schools. Final interview was about 3 hours. Job offer was made within the week.

Interview Questions

• What is your educational philosophy

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Mar 7, 2022

Director Interview

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Interview

2 part interview. Both interviews were with panels. The Process went very quickly, took a few weeks. I Completed a task for the second interview. I Worked with a recruiter.

Interview Questions

• Tell us about yourself, please.

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Feb 14, 2022

PE Teacher Interview

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Application

I applied online.   I interviewed at School District of Philadelphia

Interview

Very thorough and asked many questions. Asked about experiences and how to teach different cultures. Asked about classroom management and what I would do in a negative situation. It lasted about 40 minutes and went well.

Interview Questions

• Tell me about yourself that isn't on your resume

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Jan 1, 2022

Teacher Interview

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I applied online.   The process took 2 weeks.   I interviewed at School District of Philadelphia

Interview

Took place through Zoom with the department, it was efficient and everyone was polite. The interview took about 30 minutes and was called back very shortly after to answer a quick question.

Interview Questions

• How would you deal with a difficult student?

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May 18, 2021

First Grade Teacher Interview

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Interview

General screening interview. Then school based interviews. School principals asked how you would handle certain situations in your classroom, what your teaching philosophy is, and why you want to work in a city school.

Interview Questions

• What is your teaching philosophy?

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Apr 16, 2021

School Counselor Interview

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Interview

Professional and non-bias. Each school has a Site Selection team so it's nice to meet all different professionals in the school. You're asked typical scenario questions related to your field and they seem to be across the board for each school.

Interview Questions

• What is your why [when wanting to become a school counselor]?

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Apr 15, 2021

High School Biology Teacher Interview

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Application

I applied online.   I interviewed at School District of Philadelphia

Interview

You must first apply to the SDP teacher applicant pool and be approved by the recruiter in your discipline. Next in early March, you will be able to see the openings at all schools in the district and apply to them individually. The site selection interviews for each school follow.

Interview Questions

• Why do you want to work at this school? What is your teaching philosophy? What extra curricular clubs would you bring to this school?

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May 4, 2021

Assistant Principal Interview

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I interviewed at School District of Philadelphia in Mar 2021

Interview

The interview process took place in several steps. You have to complete the first step successfully before you are invited to move forward. Application Performance task 30 min phone interview Virtual interview Case study presentation

Interview Questions

• How would you coach a teacher on content in a content area that you do not have a background in? Where would you go for resources?
• How will you create an environment that honors the diversity of all stakeholders?

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Apr 1, 2021

Teacher Interview

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I applied online.   I interviewed at School District of Philadelphia (Philadelphia, PA) in Jan 2021

Interview

The interviewers were very polite and friendly and the whole interview process went smoothly. The questions were simple but I believe what got me accepted was the confidence I had.

Interview Questions

• Whats the first letter of the alphabet

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Dec 18, 2020

General Cleaner Interview

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Application

I applied online.   I interviewed at School District of Philadelphia (Philadelphia, PA) in Mar 2019

Interview

Easy, I applied, had a info session, took a placement test, took drug screen and I was in. Placement test follows simple cleaning schedule for days of the week. Info lasts a little long but it may be virtual now.

Interview Questions

• Can you handle instructions? Can you you lift 25-50 lbs? Can you read a schedule

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School District of Philadelphia Interviews FAQs

Common stages of the interview process at School District of Philadelphia according to 78 Glassdoor interviews include:

Background Check: 19.38%

Group Panel Interview: 18.13%

One on One Interview: 18.13%

Drug Test: 11.88%

Phone Interview: 10.63%

Skills Test: 9.38%

Presentation: 6.88%

Other: 2.50%

Personality Test: 1.88%

IQ Intelligence Test: 1.25%

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