► What do you like about working with (elementary/middle/high school) students?

► How is your role different from that of a social worker, mental health counselor, or school psychologist?

► How much experience do you have with LGBT students?

► What has been your experience with special education students?

► Describe the profile of an at-risk student.

► How do you manage cultural differences in a school setting?

► Describe your experience with group counseling.

► Talk about the difference between a 504 plan and an IEP plan.

► What situations might call for a behavior management plan?

► Recall a time you resolved a problem with a difficult parent.

► In what ways do you balance the needs of students, parents, and school administrators?

► In what ways have you helped students cope with grief, loss, or mental health issues?

► What factors would you consider before recommending an outside agency referral?

► In what ways have you coordinated efforts with other school specialists towards a common goal?

► How do you keep up with current trends or news in the field of guidance counseling?