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Arizona Teacher Fingerprint Clearance Card Suspension | Arizona Fingerprinting Board What happens when a teacher’s Fingerprint Clearance Card gets suspended?  Here in the state of Arizona, education professionals are required to have a Fingerprint Clearance Card. This process is straightforward after you receive the card. However, suppose you’re under arrest within the state of Arizona. In that case,

Arizona Reporting of Teacher Criminal Convictions What are the criminal reporting requirements for teachers in Arizona? Say a teacher in Arizona holds a license and teaches at a public, private, or charter school. I’m speaking to grades K-12. Suppose you teach any of those grades and receive criminal conviction of criminal charges. In that case, the court

Arizona Teacher Unprofessional Conduct Dismissal | Arizona Teachers School districts and the State Board of Education often use it when deciding to discipline a teacher. So, what is unprofessional or immoral conduct? Arizona regulation R7-2-1308 defines what unprofessional or immoral conduct is. There are 15 things listed. They’re a catchall. The last item on there is number 15. It

Can You Be a Teacher in Arizona With a Misdemeanor?  | Arizona Teachers Can a teacher teach in Arizona if they have a misdemeanor conviction?  The answer is potential.  First, suppose you were arrested, convicted, or sentenced for a misdemeanor. You will have to disclose this on your employment contract with your school—any application or

How Does a DUI Affect Your Arizona Teaching Certificate? | Teacher in Arizona What happens when a teacher in AZ gets a DUI? Let’s first talk about that at the school level. It’s likely in your employment contract and may address this. If you get convicted of a crime, they may be able to terminate your agreement

Arizona Teacher Sexual Relationship with a Student What are the issues if there’s ever an allegation of a teacher having a relationship of sexual nature with a student? So, the school would likely start there. If the school found a credible allegation of a sexual relationship, they’d possibly immediately put the educator on administrative leave. If not,

What is Abuse or Assault of a Student in Arizona? | Arizona Teacher Child Abuse What is considered either abuse or assault of a student in Arizona? First, we’ll start with abuse. Arizona statutes define abuse as anything that can affect a child’s safety, health, or well-being. Abuse is a broad term. It can mean verbal, emotional, physical, or sexual abuse. Anything

Arizona Teacher Lying on an Application | Arizona Teachers  If a teacher lies on their application, can they get into trouble? Let’s discuss this at the school level and then at the State Board of Education. Suppose you lie on your application for a teaching position. There is potential for you to be in trouble or to

Arizona Teacher Substance Abuse Issues | Arizona Teacher Drug and Alcohol Abuse What are the consequences for a teacher accused of a substance abuse problem in Arizona? So, I’m going to start at the district or school level. I’ll also address what can happen at the State Board of Education level. Links of Interest: What

Arizona Teacher DUI Discipline Matrix Today, I’m discussing the DUI disciplinary matrix that the AZ State Board of Education put out. They break down the DUI if it’s your first offense, second offense, and how many years prior, that kind of thing; they break the DUI into specific categories. Then they suggest discipline if there’s a settlement