Top 20 Assistant Principal Interview Questions and Answers for 2022
No School Can be Better than its Administrators
Dr. Martin Haberman is author of the acclaimed Kappa Delta Pi publication, STAR Principals Serving Children in POVERTY. All training participants receive his book and the interview tools which help to identify excellent principals.
For Two Decades, Dr. Haberman’s research has shown that principals and administrators drive student achievement and that the effect of school leadership is greater than student ethnicity, family income, school attended by students, or class size. All groups of students benefit from effective administrators and principals that guide student learning.
The Star Administrator Selection Interview training highlights the eleven basic beliefs of effective administrators of schools where students are at risk and in poverty. These beliefs are outlined in much of the generally accepted literature on school leadership and codified in Martin Haberman’s Star Principals Serving Children in Poverty.
Administrator selection training would occur for an audience specially chosen by the district leadership team. The one-day Star Administrator Selection Interview training highlights the eleven basic beliefs of effective administrators of schools where students are at risk and in poverty. One day of training would also equip district leaders to understand the rubric and background of the online administrator pre-screener. When district leaders understand the ideology of the star administrator live interviews, they will fully understand the implications of the online administrator results. Both protocols are important to the district’s success.
Like the Star Teacher Pre-screener, the Star Administrator Pre-screener is based on the same research as the live interview and will determine what applicants will do well on the live interview. The questions are based on the individual’s core beliefs about connecting with teachers, parents, and the community to ensure success of the children and youth of America. It is made up of 104 questions with two possible answers. The applicant must select the best possible answer and go to the next question. After the applicant has completed the test they will not be able to change any answers. The questionnaire and the live selection interview go hand in hand. HEF believes that using both provide an accurate picture of an applicant’s core beliefs about connecting with teachers, parents, and the community to ensure success of the children and youth of America.
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Martin Habermans research reveals that not just anyone can or should teach in high-poverty schools. Wondering if she has what it takes to succeed in a challenging setting, Brenda Dyck decided to take Habermans “Star Teacher” On-Line Pre-Screener test. Here she shares the results. Included: Web sites to help teachers assess and reflect on their teaching skills.
Brenda Dyck teaches at Masters Academy and College in Calgary, Alberta (Canada). In addition to teaching sixth grade math, Brenda works with her staff in the area of technology integration. Her “Electronic Thread” column is a regular feature in the National Middle School Associations Journal, Middle Ground. Brenda is a teacher-editor for Midlink magazine.
As I tried to focus on authenticity over correctness, it became evident that the Haberman folks were prepared for people like me. Certain question themes reoccurred with regularity. Each question was worded differently and placed in a different context than the one before. It was as if they were needling me with the same question over and over in hopes of finding out what I really would do when confronted with specific situations. The tests 50 questions repeatedly poked and prodded me about:
Often Ive pondered how student success hinges on a so many personal characteristics, ideas, and beliefs working in concert with one another. Prominent astrophysicist Sir Arthur Eddington said it so well: “We used to think that if we knew one, we knew two, because one and one are two. We are finding that we must learn a great deal more about and.”
In my last Voice of Experience reflections, Do You Have What It Takes to Teach in a High-Poverty School?, I introduced the work of Martin Haberman. Haberman has studied the characteristics of successful teachers who work with high-poverty populations. He has translated those characteristics into interview questions that might predict a teachers likelihood of success in such schools. As I reflected on Habermans rigorous characteristics of effective teachers, I had to catch my breath! How would I fare if measured on those attributes? I needed to find out
PILOT INTERVIEW Questions And Answers! (How to PASS an Airline Pilot Interview)
1. What is CRM process as Airline Pilot? The systematic and effective use of all available resources to ensure a desirable outcome and completion of the flight. Focusing on communication, teamwork, task allocation, decision-making and situational awareness. The major contributors in the CRM process are: Dispatchers, flight attendants, maintenance, ATC and of course the cockpit crew.
2. What is the MAP on a non-precision approach? Non-precision: MAP is usually visually identified by a capitol and bold “M” in the Jepps or at the end of the solid line on NOS. There are several ways to id the MAP: Published DME at the MAP, Navaid such as the middle marker (MM), or timing from the FAF
3. What is the importance of proficiency in several languages for a pilot? A private pilot may limit himself to knowledge of English good enough to understand control towers. Other pilots, being more publicly involved figures by necessity, greatly benefit from knowing more than one language.
4. What is your Proudest accomplishment? Becoming a pilot and graduating from college as to be the biggest accomplish so far.
5. What is the 1-2-3 rule? Requirements for filing an alternate. 1-2-3: 1hr before to 1hr after estimated time of arrival, the weather must be forecast to be 2000′ ceiling and 3SM vis.
6. What makes a good captain or what do you expect from a Captain? one that is knowledgeable, decisive, conservative and safety conscious, good people skills, superior communication skills, solid piloting skills, can manage stress and avoid confrontation
7. List your qualifications as a pilot? Besides relevant college degree(s), pilots graduate from flying school and participate in annual additional training.
8. What is GRID MORA? It’s an altitude derived by Jepp or provided by state authorities. If derived by Jepp, Grid MORA clear all terrain and structures by 1000′ in areas where highest elevations are 5000′ MSL or lower. MORA values clear all terrain and structures by 2000′ in areas where highest elevations are 5001′ MSL or higher. Grid MORA (State) altitude supplied by the State Authority provides 2000′ clearance in mountainous areas and 1000′ in non-mountainous areas. Also… a +/- denote doubtful accuracy but are believed to provide sufficient reference point clearance.
9. What is the definition of CRM? CRM is a system which allows optimum use of all available resources – equipment, procedures, interpersonal communication, team work – all to promote safety and enhance efficiency in operations
10. What is Vso of your most recent aircraft? Cessna 172 is 41Kts
11. What is the max distance from the runway if you were to circle to land? Depends on your speed
12. Have you applied anywhere else? Just be honest on this one. If you are in the job hunt, it’s normal to apply to several companies. It’s great to tell them that Cathay is your top choice, but it would be suspect to say Cathay is your only choice.
13. What is mach tuck? As the aircraft reaches critical mach the nose of the aircraft tends to pitch downwards due to the flow of air over the wing reaching supersonic speeds producing additional life and center of pressure moving rearward. As the center of pressure moves rearward the elevators become less effective, pushing the aircraft into a potentially unrecoverable dive.
14. What is tower’s NORDO signal to be cleared to land? Steady green
15. What is VMCG? minimum speed control in the ground
16. What is the difference between Blue, Green Airports? blue is IFR (has approaches) green is VFR (no approaches)
17. What is GRADIENT CLIMB? 3%
18. What is VMCA? Minimun Speed Control in the Air
19. What is windshear? its a change on direction and speed of the wind
20. What is MOCA? Minimum Obstacle Clearance that provides obstable clearance between Vor airways. It also ensures VOR coverage 22nm from the nearest VOR
21. What is hyperventilation? hyperventilation is when the body has too much Oxygen and not enough Co2
22. Ever had an emergency? yes, many over the years
23. Pilots have many simultaneous responsibilities during the flight. What can you tell me about this? Pilots navigate the flight, observe and direct the activities of the crew, check instruments, keep an eye on the weather, and monitor altitude and air traffic. Doing all these and more, often simultaneously, requires outstanding multi-tasking skills and power of concentration.
24. What are the max airspeeds in C airspace? 200 KIAS within 4 NM of Primary Class C Airport
25. How would you behave as the pilot of a plane during an emergency? Describe first what your emotional response would be. It is important to demonstrate, preferably through examples, that you can maintain your poise during such events, and that you possess enough presence of mind to activate emergency procedures and delegate duties among crew members as necessary.
26. Where do you see yourself in 6 months? with your company
27. Did you ever have to modify the flight course in the past? Pilots are able to modify the course in flight, if this is dictated by internal or external conditions. This is not a small responsibility and needs careful coordination with control towers and scrupulous attention to detail.
28. What Is V2? takeoff safety speed
29. What Is Max A/s In Class C? Airspeed maximum of 200 knots indicated within 4 nautical or 5 statute miles and 2500 feet above the ground of the primary airport.
30. What Are The Cdi/raim Sensitivities Of A Gps Outside 30nm? Inside 30nm? +- 5 mi +- 1 mi
31. What Is The Effect Of Aft Cg On Performance? rearward Cg gives better fuel efficiency
32. What Is An Lda? a precision approach that is offset from the runway, it may have GS
33. Where Is The Faf On A Vor/ils Approach? On a VOR approach, the FAP is whenever you are established on course inbound and the final decent may be started. For non-precision approaches, the FAF is the “Maltese Cross” and for precision, the arrow which identifies the GS intercept.
34. Why Cape Air? big airline paneer
35. What Kind Of Airspace Is Around Lax? Class B. Very congested airspace.
36. What Is V1? Take off decision speed
37. What is hypoxia? Lack of oxygen to body tissues
38. Why do you like Compass? I like the new modern equipment and I like the fact that it’s got flow through to/ is part of Northwest.
39. What is a squall line? It is a continuous narrow line active of thunderstorms ahead of cold front but can develop far removed of any front. May be too long to detour, too thick to penetrate. It forms very rapidly reach Max intensity in late afternoon or early evening. IT IS THE SINGLE MOST INTENSE WEATHER HAZARD FOR AIRCRAFT.
40. Why do you want to work for Allegiant? growing company, day trips, upgrade potential
41. Why Ameriflight? I’d like to fly cargo and gain the single-pilot IFR experience
42. Did you ever have a problem with an F/O? Yes
43. What is your clearance limit when cleared for the approach and then you loose coms? The published hold on the missed.
44. What is MEA? Minimum En Route Altitude, lowest altitude on that airway that assures obstacle clearance and acceptable navigational reception.
45. What is Definition of V2? Single engine climb speed until safe altitude or clear of obstacles
46. What is Definition of V1? on a balance runway it is the last chance for you to decide not to go if you have and emergency and still stop on the runway according to the air data
47. What is the definition of Hypoxia? Not enough Oxygen
48. What is the seating capacity of the Dash 8 100 and 300 and how many flight attendants you need? DA-100 (37) DA-300 (50) FA 1
49. Tell me the biggest factor as far as fuel conservation goes as it relates to a jet engine? TSFC thrust specific fuel consumption which directly inperpolates to power setting and altitude. Higher you climb the less fuel required. Throttle settings also have a say in conservation and relates more to maintenance issues which is why full throttle takeoffs are rarely done.
50. What qualities make a good captain? Confident, Diligent, Good CRM skills, Good Problem Solver
51. What’s your choice of base? PDX or Seattle
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What is a star teacher pre screener?
This Questionnaire is made up of 50 questions of which you will be given three possible answers. You must select the best possible answer and go to the next question. The Star Teacher Pre-Screener will evaluate your knowledge and skills when it comes to teaching lower income students.
