I want to apply to become a substitute teacher, will a public intoxication on my record affect this?

Question

I received a class C misdemeanor for public intoxication about 2 1/2 years ago. It was an immature moment in my life that I will always regret. I now want to apply to become a substitute teacher and I am going to school to eventually become a teacher. Will this affect my ability to get a substitute job and eventually a teaching position?

Answer 1

probably.

you wont be ruled out... but they will know about it - and they are the ones interviewing you for the job - you'll need to do some splainin'

If you were a hiring board and had access to many candidates would you take a chance on someone who did this only 2.5 years ago? sorry - but thats the reality.

Answer 2

This shouldn't be a big deal at all! I have a clean record, but I do know that there are others that teach with me who do not! To become a teacher in Alabama, you will have to take a drug test and be fingerprinted. I am not sure for other states! Call the school Board of Ed. you want to sub for and ask. Good luck!

Answer 3

Being drunk probably will not hurt you.  However, if you have a DUI, or disorderly on your record, that might raise an eyebrow.

Most states require fingerprints now so nothing is sacred.

Good luck and welcome to the profession!