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Do you have to have a background check to become a teacher?

Why or why not? #teaching #teacher #education

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Kitty’s Answer

Hi there ! Yes ma'am you will need to have a background check to be a teacher. However more details can be provided by the school district in which you are interested in.
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Meg’s Answer

Yes you will need to do a background check before being hired to teach.
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Esther’s Answer

Hi Katlyn,


When I went to schools to observe teachers in the classroom for my master's in education degree, I had to go through a background check. In addition to asking for my personal information and social security number, my finger prints were also recorded and checked against the FBI criminal database. This process helps to keep students and other teachers safe!


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Stephanie’s Answer

Hi Katlyn,


As a teacher, yes you have background checks. It wouldn't be appropriate for someone who has committed a serious crime - especially crimes against children - to work with or teach children. The background check is a common protection tool - all teachers have had to do at least one in their life!


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