Can you still be a teacher if you have been convicted of 2 misdemanors?
400209
I'm not sure what the laws are for each state, but if I were the superintendant of schools I know I would not hire you under any circumstances.  Put yourself in the place of a parent placing their children in the care of an individual who was convicted of contributing to the delinquincy of a minor with alcohol and theft.  What kind of a role model is that for our children.  Time to look for another trade.  If you were to be hired in my school district with that type of criminal record, I would form a group to call for the immediate dismissal of both you, the principal, and the superintendant of schools for making such a poor decision in hiring of an individual with that type of criminal record.\n\nI think you already knew the answer you were going to get, time to find a new trade or profession far away from the shaping of young minds.
115819
No because it is too late.  You allowed the person to be found guilty already and is awaiting sentencing.  You can make a statement to the judge before sentence is passed down by the judge.
360691
Yes you can.\nIf your record is currently clean they may be talked into a fine and a dismissal of misdemeanor charges and a reduction to a civil infraction. But that is no guarantee.\nHope this helps.
359838
Not unless you want to eventually get wrapped up in a statutory rape lawsuit if ya'll are found out, plus the teacher will be fired and go to jail. Did we learn nothing from Mary Kay LeTourneau? If you didn't, see this story: However, I guess if you're over 18 the worst thing that could happen is the teacher could lose her job.
297598
i think they can have d chance of writing only 2 subjects. if more dan two subjects will make him detained. this was d same case vth my frnd during my school days.
809390
all you can do is tell the judge you're guilty. you'll have the option to take traffic school or not. it'll depend if your county let's you take online traffic school. some places won't let you. you have no choice then.
938206
I am a math teacher. In my school only a math teacher would teach remedial math, or only an English teacher would teach a remedial English class. In Texas the standards are extremely high to be a teacher. If a teacher is not "highly qualified" they are not allowed to teach any core subject.
695788
Bound's hubby here:\n\nTenure does not guarantee a teacher (or professor) a job ... this is a misconception. If an educator has tenure, they can still lose their job, for CAUSE! What tenure really does, is protect an educator from arbitrary and caprecious dismissal. Teaching is a very political profession. \n\nRemember the teacher that you didn't like because you didn't get that "A"? Without tenure, that teacher, no matter how good he or she is, could lose their job, just because someone with the ability, could get them fired. \n\nTenure does not protect an educator's job if they commit a crime, if they assault a student, or anything else ... what it does mean, is that the school board must state a defendable reason why the teacher is being dismissed! Dismissal for a tenured teacher is generally accompanied by certificate action, where they will usually lose their right to teach forever!
294876
You could be a prime candidate for loan forgiveness (or cancellation), depending on what types of loans you have and where/what/who you teach (and how long you have been teaching).  See the link below under sources for the specific wording of the regulations that govern teacher loan forgiveness.  \n\nPerkins Loan Cancellations are made for special education teachers; teachers in low income schools (schools eligible for funding under Chapter 1 of the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act of '81); and "teachers of math, science, foreign languages, bilingual education, or any field of expertise determined by the state education agency to have a shortage of qualified teachers," and "providers/supervisors of the provision of services to high-risk children from low-income communities and their families."\n\nStafford and Perkins loans each have their own criteria and their own forms.  Look into both of them (if you have both loan types). You will need to request cancellation forms from each company (lender or service) who holds your loans.\n\nEffective July 2006, teacher loan forgiveness provisions are being expanded.
361694
It probably varies from state to state, but the two exceptions I know of are: (1) if you did jail time for something that was only a misdemeanor; not a felony and (2) if the crime was committed as a juvenile. I don't know if these hold in all states, however.
597696
The best answer I could possibly give would be to consult with the teachers association as well, possibly the school board. This is a tough spot your in and I understand you are at a loss as to what to do but those are the only options you have unless you take legal action.
88481
Well, that would depend on WHY your contract is not being renewed.  If it is a result of something like downsizing, elimination of position, etc, then it wouldn't hurt.  But if it is a result of poor performance or a discipline issue, then it could hurt you if you plan on still teaching.
965906
You are fine.   You have not been convicted of a felony, so check "NO."   \n\nWho doesn't have a misdemeanor or two these days, thanks to our politicians "getting tough on crime"?    Good luck to you.
1122821
Yes. Many times it happens. And a maths teacher can also answer questions which have not been correctly answered.
388833
I seriously doubt it was on their resume.  Unless the teacher in question had been tried and convicted before, there isn't a way of knowing.  You can't ask during the interview if you molest children.  You can't tell one by looking at one.  I don't understand the point of your post.  Do you believe the school interviewers actively chose a sexual deviant as the lesser of two evils?  Would you like to be congratualated on your clever sarcasm regarding an issue that has had a severe impact on real lives?\n\nGood for you-- you're very clever.
287614
you should be ready fo your conviction ,im sure you will get convicted,or get another one
1067803
It would be called having them Exsponged, and maybe I am misspelling not sure, and they are only removed as part of a plea deal. You will occassionaly read of how someone will get a plea deal where if they commit NO crimes for like 5 years the thing would be exsponged.  As the first person said that is up to the DA as well though. I don't think there is any limit though. Although if you seem to have a history of committing crimes right after a prior is exsponged they aren't likely to make the deal very often. As to people under 18 I haven't heard of misdemeanors being removed from their record. It is summary offenses that are usually "sealed" or sometimes exsponged from the record. Maybe 3rd degree misdemeanors or so will be as well but the more serious the crime the less likely it will be removed.