Select an appropriate interview committee. This committee will likely include the principal along with a department head for English or a related subject. By selecting a committee instead of just one individual, you can improve your chances of effectively gauging the quality of the candidate.
Request to see the teacher's portfolio. The teaching candidate will likely arrive at the interview with a portfolio that will contain her credentials as well as evidence of her teaching skill. If she arrived with this item, ask to see it.
Inquire as to the teacher's licensure. In some states, teachers can hold special certifications for teaching reading. If your state has such certifications and you are hiring a reading teacher, selecting someone with the certification is a wise choice. If not, choose someone whose degree and license is directly related to reading.
Ask some common interview questions and take notes on his responses. Ask the teacher why he wants to be a teacher, what qualifies him to be a teacher and how he will make his students love reading, among other things. There is no need to copy down his answers word-for-word, but taking some notes on his responses is a good choice.
Judge the teacher's quality immediately after the interview to prepare yourself to compare her to other teachers. Speak with individuals on the interview committee about the teacher immediately after the interview. By discussing this right away instead of waiting, you ensure that you judge her while the interview is still fresh in your mind, improving the effectiveness of your reflection.