Got asked why I chose to work with "those kids" during a job interview. Tried to keep my response professional, but... was that a huge red flag or am I overreacting?

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Yes it's a red flag. The interviewer has bias and is probably messy.

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I would be afraid to work there and would become a target because I advocate for “those kids” and their families.

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Possibly a red flag... depends on their meaning. Maybe they're just inexperienced in how to refer to our precious sped kids, or maybe they've got some biases. Tough to say without knowing the person.

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Before jumping to conclusions, it could have been a test to see how you would react. Did you advocate for those kids? Did you explain the compassion and love it takes to work with those kids? As a thirty-year educator, I have noticed some people look outstanding on paper, but when it comes to actually advocating for our kids, they suck! It could have been a great opportunity to show your passion and a teaching moment for an admin. I would check with other teachers in that district to find out how SPED kids and SPED teachers are treated.

I was told I was “plain white bread” in an interview. I was soooo ticked off I just walked out…

Does "those kids" refer to middle school age? People ask me that daily.

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