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INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

Interview Questions for School Social Worker

What topics have you facilitated workshops and training sessions for staff and parents on?

What experience do you have working with children and adolescents in a school setting?

Have you worked with federal, state, and local education laws and regulations? Can you give us an example?

What knowledge do you have of child development, academic and behavior interventions, and special education?

How do you coordinate with external agencies to connect students and families with additional resources?

What strategies do you use to improve student academic outcomes?

What experience do you have in addressing mental health issues in students?

How do you maintain accurate records and prepare reports related to social work services and student progress?

How do you assess student needs and provide individual and group counseling?

Describe your understanding of community resources and services. How do you navigate them?

Can you provide an example of how you have developed and implemented intervention strategies to improve students' emotional, social, and academic outcomes?

How do you ensure cultural competence and sensitivity to the needs of a diverse student population?

Tell us about a time when you provided support to a student and their family in a challenging home environment.

Describe a time when you had to mediate a conflict between students.

Describe your approach to building rapport with students of diverse backgrounds.

Have you participated in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings? If so, what was your role and contribution?

Tell us about a time when you used critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to address a student's behavioral challenge.

What experience do you have in providing crisis intervention services?

How do you provide support to students with special needs?

Describe your experience conducting home visits to assess the home environment and engage with families.

Tell us about a time when you collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to support student welfare.

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