Varies widely depending on the school's Principal. May involve performance task, PD presentation, interview, data review, and of course, the interview. Screener, first and second round. Second round is usually with team of teachers, and once even a parent on the LSC.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How have you used data to support student growth? In what ways have you supported equity?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Chicago Public Schools (Chicago, IL) in Sept 2019
Interview
The school district is very large and interviewing is based upon the administration at each school. There is a screening process you must go through before being interviewed at the school level.
I applied in-person. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at Chicago Public Schools (Chicago, IL)
Interview
Most administrative jobs in CPS are "because you know someone". It is that simple, unfortunately. Join organizations, network, get involved in projects.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What will you do to improve test scores? Everyone that asks this has a different idea as to the correct answer. Just say you will analyze the data and make instructional changes based on it.