I went for a screening interview and was completely turned off by this district. When I first went in, I was told they were "running behind" on interviews, so it would be a longer wait. I felt like just another number on their list, people were coming in and out like a revolving door. Finally, when a woman came to get me, she said "I forget who I am out here for, something like...." Of course, that was the woman who was going to interview me (let alone she was a principal!) She took me back to a room with her and another woman. They asked basic questions about special education, which is what I was there for. I was interrupted multiple times by the blonde one (I forget her name) during my answers. For example, one question was "What is your experience with IEP's?" When I answered, she interrupted me and asked me to say what IEP stood for. I answered. She then asked me to define what ABA was. Again, I was caught off guard because those are very common terms in special education. This part lasted maybe 10 minutes. After that, I was told to wait for another woman, who will go into more detail about what specific job openings there are. I waited another 10-15 minutes for this woman. When I finally arrived at her office, she explained to me that my previous two interviewers thought I knew my stuff (about special education) but I was too "arrogant and annoyed at their questions." I almost fell over in my chair. She explained that I used too many acronyms, such as IEP. At this point, I was ready for this interview to be over. She explained that she would still send my resume out to principals, but if I interview with them, I need to be more "down to earth". I agreed (just so I could get out of there) and will never return. I assumed that since I was applying for a special education position, I would be interviewing with people who have that background. If you do interview, dumb everything down! The blonde woman was very unfriendly, rude and not welcoming. It is not my fault that I used acronyms that she didn't understand (and asked IN the question!) I will not be working for a district that thinks I am arrogant. I have never been called that in my life (although I know that sounds arrogant :) ). PS: Just this morning I was called back by another MD SD for a second interview with the principal, so clearly they liked me. I have a feeling the blonde woman would have found something wrong with me no matter what.