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I need to vent about stupid paperwork! Who is with me?
Posted on 2/9/16 at 10:13 am
Posted on 2/9/16 at 10:13 am
I have taught for more than fifteen years. I certified in two fields as well as National Board Certified. I have a masters and have been accepted to a PHD program.
I have had my background checks done by local, state and federal authorities as well as interpol.
I have never even been convicted of a misdemeanor. I had one speeding ticket in my life, and it was removed after going to a class.
Yet I still cannot teach in Pennsylvania.
After Sandusky, they passed a new law. You have to mail a paper form to your former employer where they again verify you never had any convictions of child abuse. Your old employer has to mail it back.
Ten years ago, I taught in Canberra, Australia. Now I have to find someone who will receive this form, go back through ten years of records, fill out the form and send it back to me.
It is about to make my head explode. Especially since I have already been teaching for the last nine years in the United States.
ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
I have had my background checks done by local, state and federal authorities as well as interpol.
I have never even been convicted of a misdemeanor. I had one speeding ticket in my life, and it was removed after going to a class.
Yet I still cannot teach in Pennsylvania.
After Sandusky, they passed a new law. You have to mail a paper form to your former employer where they again verify you never had any convictions of child abuse. Your old employer has to mail it back.
Ten years ago, I taught in Canberra, Australia. Now I have to find someone who will receive this form, go back through ten years of records, fill out the form and send it back to me.
It is about to make my head explode. Especially since I have already been teaching for the last nine years in the United States.
ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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Posted on 2/9/16 at 10:25 am to higgs_boson
TPS Reports, man...
Posted on 2/9/16 at 10:32 am to Tbonepatron
LOL
At least you do those while working.
This #@%@#%% is keeping me from that.
At least you do those while working.
This #@%@#%% is keeping me from that.
Posted on 2/9/16 at 10:47 am to higgs_boson
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After Sandusky, they passed a new law. You have to mail a paper form to your former employer where they again verify you never had any convictions of child abuse. Your old employer has to mail it back.
Ten years ago, I taught in Canberra, Australia. Now I have to find someone who will receive this form, go back through ten years of records, fill out the form and send it back to me.
It is about to make my head explode. Especially since I have already been teaching for the last nine years in the United States.
ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
You need something from 10 years ago specifically, not just your last 9 years in the US? So, all of your previous employers?
Posted on 2/9/16 at 11:03 am to kywildcatfanone
Yes, all of them.
The US ones are no problem.
The Australia one will take weeks --- if I am lucky.
The US ones are no problem.
The Australia one will take weeks --- if I am lucky.
Posted on 2/9/16 at 11:08 am to higgs_boson
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After Sandusky, they passed a new law. You have to mail a paper form to your former employer where they again verify you never had any convictions of child abuse. Your old employer has to mail it back.
Wow, that's some all around stupid right there. Your previous employer isn't going to have any better information than they can get themselves.
In Alabama you've got to submit a fingerprint and the State Bureau of Investigation does a criminal background check. May take a little while, but otherwise it is easy on both the applicant and the employer and unlike what you're going through it will actually find convictions.
Posted on 2/9/16 at 11:24 am to JustGetItRight
Just tell them you're the ex-Sec of State & BOOM, you're in.
Posted on 2/9/16 at 12:52 pm to higgs_boson
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After Sandusky, they passed a new law. You have to mail a paper form to your former employer where they again verify you never had any convictions of child abuse. Your old employer has to mail it back.
I get the reasons behind this policy, but wouldn't the FBI be much more equipped to know if you've been convicted of child abuse? There was an Au Bon Pain worker on campus who was under investigation for it and no one ever knew until he was formally indicted. Employers don't know everything.
Have you taken the "Sandusky Test" (Preventing Child Abuse at Penn State)?
Posted on 2/9/16 at 1:09 pm to higgs_boson
Do you teach English? Check your second sentence.
Posted on 2/9/16 at 1:47 pm to higgs_boson
Just omit working in Australia from your job record. You are under no obligation to disclose what you were doing there.
BTW I seem to recall you are one of the leftists on the PT board. Irony at its finest
BTW I seem to recall you are one of the leftists on the PT board. Irony at its finest
Posted on 2/9/16 at 3:35 pm to bamafan1001
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BTW I seem to recall you are one of the leftists on the PT board. Irony at its finest
You recall incorrectly.
Posted on 2/9/16 at 3:40 pm to p0845330
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Do you teach English? Check your second sentence.
I teach ESL...
ir a la mierda culo
Posted on 2/9/16 at 3:56 pm to higgs_boson
Obviously it sucks and it's shitty that there's not a way they can expedite that process.
This:
Should've been enough to clear you from an international aspect. Or at least give you temp employment in the process while you get the additional info from Australia.
All of that said, especially having worked in education long enough to see some really fricked up shite, I understand the need for the process.
Some of my favorite kids to work with.
This:
quote:
I have had my background checks done by local, state and federal authorities as well as interpol.
Should've been enough to clear you from an international aspect. Or at least give you temp employment in the process while you get the additional info from Australia.
All of that said, especially having worked in education long enough to see some really fricked up shite, I understand the need for the process.
quote:
I teach ESL...
Some of my favorite kids to work with.
This post was edited on 2/9/16 at 3:58 pm
Posted on 2/9/16 at 4:10 pm to BluegrassBelle
Thanks!
I feel much better about it now.
I just had the need to vent and did not want the neighbors to think I was crazy...
I would much prefer a message board to think that!
I feel much better about it now.
I just had the need to vent and did not want the neighbors to think I was crazy...
I would much prefer a message board to think that!
Posted on 2/10/16 at 3:22 pm to higgs_boson
Oh well I must be incorrect.
Posted on 2/10/16 at 3:22 pm to higgs_boson
Straya cunt
This post was edited on 2/10/16 at 3:25 pm
Posted on 2/10/16 at 5:59 pm to Gradual_Stroke
Kids got a great kick asking me if had seen a map of Tazzi and which team I rooted for.
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