The candidate can demonstrate they're eligible for the job by presenting the necessary licenses and academic certifications for the role. Asking this question lets you know whether the candidate has extra training for the job. A good response includes:

• Valid education certifications
• A certain amount of training as a paraprofessional
• Various skills they gained that may assist them as a paraprofessional 

This question gives you more insight into the candidate's ability to work with young students. It tells you of the candidate's experience as a paraprofessional. The ideal candidate can develop alternative ways to keep students motivated in class constantly. A favourable answer demonstrates:

• Observation skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Innovative ideas that help the students stay focussed

If the candidate may work with special needs students, this question lets you know how they might work with them. It also helps you see if they're comfortable assisting them. A satisfactory response includes:

• skills in helping students with special needs
• Experience with a student with special needs
• Their comfort level in dealing with these students

It's a paraprofessional's duty to monitor students in the classroom. Students who are distracted in class and may need guidance on how to focus throughout the lesson. This question lets you know how patient the candidate is when dealing with disruptive students. An excellent answer shows:

• An ability to be firm when dealing with the student
• Composure when dealing with the disruptive student
• The ability to use the incident as a learning experience

Conflict often occurs in the classroom, as the paraprofessional may disagree with a teacher's decision about something. This question helps you know how the candidate handles conflict. A favourable answer shows:

• Conflict resolution skills
• Teamwork skills
• Understanding of their role in the classroom 

This question helps you evaluate the candidate's ability to manage their time and organizational skills. A suitable answer conveys:

• Time-management skills
• Organizational skills
• Willingness to execute their duties

This question informs you of the candidate's attitude toward their work. Schools may require paraprofessionals to take part in activities outside the classroom. An ideal candidate would likely have a positive attitude toward extracurricular activities. What to look for in an answer:

• Enthusiasm 
• An interest in extracurricular activities 
• Experience leading students through extracurricular activities 

This question informs you about the candidate's technical skills. A paraprofessional's position may require specific hands-on skills that they'll use to upload data online and grade papers. An appropriate answer shows:

• The candidate's familiarity with online systems
• Experience using technology in performing their duties
• An interest in regularly updating their technological skills

This question shows you the candidate's level of compassion when dealing with students. Practicing empathy and patience when interacting with students is an essential skill for paraprofessionals. A satisfactory response portrays:

• Concern for children undergoing tough times
• Interest in finding the cause of the problem
• Empathy

It's a paraprofessional's duty to inform parents of their child's progress in school. This question aims to assess the candidate's ability to communicate with parents. An excellent answer includes:

• A logical procedure
• Excellent communication skills 
• Organizational skills

This question makes you aware of how the candidate responds to those in authority. Teachers and paraprofessionals have different roles, but they work together for the benefit of the students. A favourable response shows:

• Experience working with teachers
• Respect for the teacher
• Understanding of the benefits of effective communication

This question makes you aware of the candidate's ability to distinguish their responsibilities from those of a teacher. An ideal candidate should demonstrate that they understand how their responsibilities vary from that of the teacher. A good answer includes:

• At least one limitation
• Acknowledgement of the two different roles 
• Acceptance of the teacher's authority 

This question gives you more insight into the candidate's weaknesses. It's important to understand what the candidate finds difficult about the job and gauge whether they would be a good fit for your institution. What to look for in an answer:

• Acceptance of their flaws
• Willingness to improve on their weaknesses
• Challenges they overcame on the job

This question assesses the candidate's understanding of confidentiality compliance and ensuring documents belonging to the school remain private. A paraprofessional may have to keep documents belonging to students and teachers private. A suitable response contains:

• A clear understanding of confidentiality
• Assurances they will comply
• Reasons they need to comply with privacy rules

This question gives you insight into the candidate's ability to deal with emergencies. A paraprofessional may need to handle emergency situations on the playground calmly. A good answer shows:

• Confidence when handling emergency situations
• An ability to handle emergencies calmly
• A straightforward procedure in which they will deal with the situation