CAN I GET A SUBSTITUTE TEACHING JOB IF I HAVE A MISDEMEANOR FOR CONTRIBUTING TO A MINOR?

Question

I GOT IT 4 YEARS AGO AND I WASNT EVEN HOME A FRIEND WAS THERE AND HAD MINORS OVER THAT WERE DRINKING I WAS ARRESTED BECAUSE I WAS THE PERSON ON THE LEASE AND THEY SAID IT WAS UNDER THE HOUSE PARTY LAW PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF ANYBODY KNOWS THIS THANKS

Answer 1

I dont think so, but call and find out. i am a sub and i had a background check done on me.

Answer 2

I doubt it, contributing to a minor is a big offense especially if you want to teach.

Answer 3

Not too likely.  Whether you were there or not will not matter to those doing the hiring.  Bummer.

Answer 4

Not likely.  It's a fairly serious offense, even if you weren't there at the time, and one that schools have to look at when considering giving you authority over dozens or hundreds of kids.  I'm not saying it was even your fault, just that they have to make across-the-board decisions on stuff like that.

Sorry...

Answer 5

It depends on the state you live in.

In Georgia, the only thing that will permanently bar you from being a substitute is any crime of "moral turpitude" - which is usually any sexual crime, or any felony.

For misdemeanors, its up to the local Board of Education. Many times, and I know this is true in our district, the policy is printed on the job application.

I did some research on the Alabama Dept of Education's web site concerning teacher certification. I searched for crime and this is what was returned in the FAQ section:



Will criminal convictions of all types crimes justify a determination of non-suitability?

Section:   Office of General Counsel

Answer:

No. Only convictions that bear upon the person’s fitness to teach or to have responsibility for the safety and well being of children will be considered.