How do you navigate campus discipline issues and disciplinary policies?

A disciplined classroom is necessary for both students and teachers to succeed. A loud, unruly class with a lack of discipline is not conducive to successful learning, as any teacher will tell you. The key to maintaining a respectful and learning-positive environment is to improve your classroom management skills. A little skill and planning, as well as getting students to understand your expectations and the consequences of their own actions, will pay off in terms of attention span and overall engagement in your lessons.

This question may be asked by the interviewer to assess your experience with campus discipline and how you apply policies. Use examples from your previous experience to demonstrate your ability to work within school policy while still providing a positive learning environment for students.

Answer as an example: "In my current position, I am in charge of dealing with student behavior issues in the classroom." As an assistant principal, I noticed that many teachers were hesitant to address disruptive or disrespectful student behavior because they didn't want to write referrals. To allay these fears, I devised a system of verbal warnings prior to issuing written referrals. This assisted me in establishing rapport with teachers and instilling confidence in my ability to handle disciplinary situations."