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School Staff Background Checks & Screenings

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Few professionals hold more sway than educators over the lives of vulnerable children and young people. A school employee, whether in a public school, private school, or nonpublic school, often supervises students for long periods without other adults present. Every school district prioritizes school safety by hiring trustworthy individuals who meet educator certification standards and have the proper training.

While verifying credentials is important, it’s only one part of the hiring process. A background check for school employees is critical for identifying a criminal record or other issues that could affect employment decisions. A comprehensive criminal background check can provide the insights administrators need to make informed hiring choices. In many states, teacher background check requirements are set by the state board and supported by federal laws to keep students safe.

Background Check Services for Educational Institutions

Schools, universities and other educational institutions typically conduct a variety of teacher background checks before extending job offers. Specific screenings may include:

  •  Federal and state criminal records checks for teachers
  •  Reference verifications
  •  Credentials verification for educators at all levels
  •  Military records checks
  •  Screenings for primary and pre-school teachers
  •  Secondary school instructor pre-employment screenings
  •  University and college professor screenings
  •  Private tutor screenings
  •  Substitute teacher background checks
  •  Drug testing for nursing and medical school personnel
  •  Credit report checks

Global Verification Network's Verification Services for the Education Industry

Global Verification Network (GVN) provides thorough criminal background check and criminal records check services for public schools, private schools, nonpublic schools, charter schools, universities, and training institutions. We also help with education verification for faculty and staff to confirm credentials before or after hire.

Accurate pre- and post-employment criminal record checks for teachers, staff, vendors and volunteers is critical for better ensuring the safety and security of your students and staff, and for maintaining your school’s reputation. Incidents of theft, violence and negative publicity affect future student enrollment, parent and alumni donations, and even research grants.

What services do we offer to educational institutions? Global Verification Network recommends that employers in the education field conduct the following screenings:

Compliance with Legal and Regulatory Standards

Schools must follow strict background check requirements set forth by federal, state, and local regulations. For example, the Protecting Students from Sexual and Violent Predators Act mandates thorough background checks for all school employees and contractors with direct student contact.

GVN also ensures all screenings comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), which governs how background checks are conducted and reported. This includes obtaining proper consent, ensuring data accuracy, and providing applicants with required disclosures and notices.

Our compliance team continually monitors changes in background check requirements from state boards, education departments, and other regulatory bodies. By staying updated on evolving legislation, GVN ensures that public schools, nonpublic schools, and private schools can maintain full compliance while protecting school safety and hiring the most qualified candidates.

Why Work With Global Verification Network?

By choosing Global Verification Network for your teacher screening interview and other school background check needs, you significantly strengthen your process for hiring candidates with the required credentials and character to work with your students. You also lessen the risk of making costly hiring mistakes that can negatively impact your personnel budget and academic reputation.

When you make comprehensive candidate screening part of your hiring process, you enhance security for both your students and other employees, and you gain the ability to extend offers quickly to outstanding candidates.

As a leading provider of educational background screening services, Global Verification Network acts as your valued partner to assist you in attracting, hiring and retaining top candidates.

Contact Us to Learn More and to Get Started Today

If you are searching for a vetting company to provide you with the detailed information you need to help make more informed decisions about a prospective employee, prospective tenant, business partner or financial professional, Global Verification Network can help.

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