How far does the FBI and Dept of Justice go back for background checks for someone who wants to teach?

Question

Just wondering how far the FBI and Dept of Justice will go back when doing a background/criminal history check for someone who wants to become a teachers assistant or teach?

When i was a teenager (18) i got busted for shoplifting. Ended up paying a fine. That was my first and last conviction. Will that show up? And if so, will that hurt my chances of wanting to become a teacher in the future? thank you.....

Answer 1

It may show up, but on your application it asks if you were ever convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony.  If you did not put it on there and it comes up, you will generally not be hired because you lied on your application.

Answer 2

If your fingerprints are on file-it should pick it up-

I'm guessing it was a misdemeaner-so it may not cause a failure --but call teh department of ed to find out for sure

Answer 3

usuall its a 10 year search.  A shoplifting conviction when you were 18 shouldnt be a issue.