2006-08-26 05:40:36 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
No....
2006-08-26 05:42:56 · answer #1 · answered by samantha 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Many states have created felonies where a crime used to be only a misdemeanor. Simple pushing and shoving if done with a school bus driver for example can be a felony in some jurisdictions for example. Those new super felonies can sometimes be explained and very minor in nature. Also DUI can be a felony under certain circumstances and if it happened long ago and driving privileges reinstated possible can be hired. All depends on circumstances and states involved. A felony in Indiana may be a misdemeanor in Michigan and Michigan may choose not to exclude this type of felon from hiring since not a felony in Michigan for another example.
2006-08-26 05:54:03 · answer #2 · answered by frankie59 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and no. Some states flat out will not license anyone with a felony on their record, however most states will consider candidates with a felony record--provided the applicant is honest on the application form and describes the nature of the offense in detail. Also, they are unlikely to license anyone convicted of a violent sexual offsense, or any crime related to drugs. It's going to be an uphill battle, but there are definately teachers out there with felonies on their record.
2006-08-26 05:47:21 · answer #3 · answered by surfinthedesert 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not know of any state, district or region that does NOT do a background check of their teachers in the Public School system -- which will SPECIFICALLY Look for records like Felonies or Misdemeanors and crimes committed. The schools require now of instructors to be fingerprinted, background checked, have solid references, and do check their educational references and degrees, etc also. SO NO -- if you have a felony -- you will NOT get past the background check.
2006-08-26 06:01:30 · answer #4 · answered by sglmom 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Believe it or not, this varies from state to state. In Wisconsin, there is no law that prevents a district from hiring someone because of a prior felony, and our current governor's fight to keep it this way has created some minor flak in his reelection campaign this year. Of course, most school districts wouldn't hire a convicted felon, so the point is pretty much moot as far as the state law in concerned.
2006-08-26 09:46:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so, but depending on the Felony, have you thought about going into the High Schools and speaking with the students on your Trials and Errors...we could use more of this.
2006-08-29 22:40:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the felony and the jurisdiction, but unless you are an alumni or have good connections - the chances are nil.
2006-08-26 05:43:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No... you will be unable to get certified in your state. If some private schools hire uncertified people, that would be your only avenue.
2006-08-26 05:58:34 · answer #8 · answered by Mike S 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The chances are slim to none.
2006-08-26 06:23:53 · answer #9 · answered by James F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope!
2006-08-26 05:44:32 · answer #10 · answered by Casey 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I doubt it very seriously
2006-08-26 05:47:34 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋