Hernani Fermin, 35 yr old married father, was diagnosed HIV positive. he left his job as a sales representative. His doctor suggested he rethink his carrer goals.
He sent out resumes . Finally one was well received by South Hills Middle school. They had a opening in their math department, plus a need for someone to coach after-school athletics, and they wanted to meet with him. He hadn't interviewed since the twins were born seven years ago. He thought about the question normally asked--would there be some question about his health ? Being HIV positive shouldn't have any bearing on his ability to teach, but parents might be concerned. And it might be disqualify him for the school's health insurance policy. Hernani believed in honesty, but what would happen to his family revealed his HIV status?
2007-10-14 10:47:30 · 4 answers · asked by erikjjjacob 1 in Health ➔ Men's Health
Are you discussing a real person? If this person isn't you and you are using real names you have NO right to broadcast their medical status over the internet.
Secondly, if this person is capable of doing the job the school can not deny him the right to do do the job based on his medical status as long as he is capable of doing it. It is against the law in the United States to discriminate against someone with HIV/Aids status. Obviously it would be best if he disclosed his status to the school, but it can not be a factor in his employment. Obviously he would need to take precautions if he had an open sore or cut himself etc... There really is no risk to the children, they would not be coming into contact with his bodily fluids. Now, he might want to think twice about teaching in a school since he would be exposed to a lot of kids and germs on a day to day basis. Kids come to school with colds and all kinds of stuff on a regular basis. What is just a cold to someone who has a regular immune system could cause serious illness in someone who is immune compromised.
Does he even have a teaching certificate? If he doesn't have a teaching certificate he won't qualify for the job anyway. So it would be a mute point.
Now if he does get the teaching job and gets a teaching certificate he will need to take precautions during the after school coaching should a student become injured. Obviously he should discuss what precautions need to be followed with the school nurse. Since it's very easy for a kid to get hurt and with reasonable precautions there isn't anything to worry about. Obviously your body fluids should NOT come in contact with anyone else at any time.
Why couldn't he continue being a sales representative? HIV would not prevent him from doing his job as a salesman.
Hopefully he has informed his wife about his HIV status. If she has not already been tested she should be ASAP. It's also extremely important that his children be tested as well.
2007-10-14 11:15:52 · answer #1 · answered by Wicked Good 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-20 19:23:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-03 09:41:47 · answer #3 · answered by lawver 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should be honest, and if he is qualified for the job and doesn't get it, sue the school for not hiring him because of his illness. It's against the law to not hire someone because of anything they can't help like that. So just be honest, and sue if your not hired, you will get money either way.
2007-10-14 10:55:05 · answer #4 · answered by x_kookoo4kokopuffs_x 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋