Can you still become a teacher if you have a misdemeanor conviction of simple assault?

Answer 1

The school or school system would be the deciding factor of this. Some schools will overlook this if it happened back in your past and you can convince them that you have grown from this mistake and don't get into trouble any longer . Some schools will flat out reject your application. It is on a school by school basis so you will have to ask. While many private businesses cannot solely reject you based on a misdemeanor conviction, schools systems and government agencies do have this option.

Answer 2

For a specific answer - you would have to check with the licensing agency of whatever state you live in (or intend to work in). Because of the connotation implied by the possession of "paraphernalia" it may be problematic.

Answer 3

If it was an arrest for a felony and not a conviction, the answer should be yes. An arrest should be meaningless. My father was arrested for a felony. It was a case of mistaken identity. A charge is now supposed to mean nothing. If it was a conviction. The answer is, it depends. Of course if a court overturned it on appeal, you are no longer convicted of a felony even if you served 40 years in prison. Your answer is no. Otherwise, It depends on what was the felony for? How long ago did it happen? What state are you in?

Answer 4

Can you still teach if you have misdemeanor on your record....because the state board is requiring that I submit

Answer 5

There are thorough background checks done for teachers. You will have to explain the circumstances of the conviction, and convince the school that you have changed.

Answer 6

No way to give a definite answer this question. It all depends upon the hiring and background qualifications the local School Adminstration has in effect.

Answer 7

Probably so, but you shouldn't. Obviously you have some sort of mental problem and should not be around children.