Criminal Background Check results will this affect getting a teaching job?

Question

I am in college and had to get a background check so that I can start student teaching. My identity was stolen 2 years ago and during that time someone got a credit card in my name and then used one of those "convience checks" that the credit card company sent to purchase something and the check bounced. The store that acceptted the check then had the local courts charge me with a simple worthless check misdemeanor because it was my name and social that opened the account. The case was dismissed before trial because the wrong person was charged. However it should up on my criminal record. This is the first time I have had to do something like this so I am not sure if the description from the background checkcompany would clear me from questioning from the teaching boards or not. See what you think. I pasted the description from the report below. There was no trial, arrests, warrants, fines, jail time, etc. The magistrated simply disposed the case based on the evidence that my attorney (who is currently away for a few weeks) provided about my identity theft and police reports, handwriting samples, etc.

Count: 1

Level of Charge: MISDEMEANOR

Charge: SIMPLE WORTHLESS CHECK

Plea: NONE REPORTED.

Verdict: NONE REPORTED.

Method of Disposition: VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL

Level of Conviction: NONE REPORTED.

Convicted of: NONE REPORTED.

Sentence: NONE REPORTED.

Fines: NONE REPORTED.

Cost: NONE REPORTED.

Restitution: NONE REPORTED.

Offense Date: 08-13

Trial Date: 09-15

Disposition Date: 09-12

Answer 1

You should not have a problem getting your license. On all applications they will ask if you have ever been guilty/pleaded guilty to a crime. To be on the safe side, you may want to give the details of this case.

Good luck with the student teaching. Trust me, you will have a wonderful experience!

Answer 2

I work for a reputable background check company and have done so for over 8 years.  

That being said, we never report dismissed cases as it's not ethical to do so and virtually all of the employers I work with don't take dismissed cases into effect.  

Honesty is always the best policy and employers don't like to be suprised, but I see nothing that should harm you in any way.  Should adverse action be taken, contact your attorney right away (or as soon as he gets back from vacation).  :)