Can I get a position as a teacher with a misdemeanor conviction?
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Can I get a position as a teacher with a misdemeanor conviction?
Asked on October 2, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Massachusetts
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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You would need to check with the Massachusetts State department of licensure for educators. Download the application and see if there is anything on convictions and what types. Generally speaking a misdemeanor is not bad like a felony but again, your choice of what group to educate may impact how that misdemeanor plays out in your hiring success. If the misdemeanor is something you might be able to get expunged or sealed, try talking to an attorney about that possibility.
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