Anonymous
Post 08/04/2019 12:43     Subject: Do teachers get drug tested?

I never was.

Also, I don't do drugs.
Anonymous
Post 08/04/2019 10:30     Subject: Re:Do teachers get drug tested?

Anonymous wrote:I’m a new hire and just went through this process. Yes, after you are nominated you have to get a drug test within a window (I believe it was about two weeks) before you can get your official offer letter. I remember there being some language around medical marijuana if you have a card or that applies to you, but yes they do test. It doesn’t appear that there are more tests beyond that unless there is reason to suspect you are under the influence on the job or something like that.


Which district?
Anonymous
Post 08/04/2019 08:56     Subject: Re:Do teachers get drug tested?

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Apparently they do? https://dcps.dc.gov/publication/dcps-pre-employment-mandatory-drug-testing-policy
I’m actually surprised that there haven’t been a lot of legal challenges to this. I’m also surprised the taxpayers are willing to foot the bill.


I doubt they are only testing for weed. Most people would care about harder drugs at least.


But marijuana is one of the easiest substances to test for, and it's all just a charade about student safety and quality instruction.
Anonymous
Post 08/04/2019 08:53     Subject: Re:Do teachers get drug tested?

I’m a new hire and just went through this process. Yes, after you are nominated you have to get a drug test within a window (I believe it was about two weeks) before you can get your official offer letter. I remember there being some language around medical marijuana if you have a card or that applies to you, but yes they do test. It doesn’t appear that there are more tests beyond that unless there is reason to suspect you are under the influence on the job or something like that.
Anonymous
Post 08/03/2019 18:05     Subject: Do teachers get drug tested?

Anonymous wrote:No drug testing of any kind in MCPS. But we do have FBI fingerprinting and background checks.


I believe it is the same for FCPS. I have never been drug tested.
Anonymous
Post 08/03/2019 17:10     Subject: Do teachers get drug tested?

No drug testing of any kind in MCPS. But we do have FBI fingerprinting and background checks.
Anonymous
Post 08/03/2019 17:06     Subject: Re:Do teachers get drug tested?

Anonymous wrote:Apparently they do? https://dcps.dc.gov/publication/dcps-pre-employment-mandatory-drug-testing-policy
I’m actually surprised that there haven’t been a lot of legal challenges to this. I’m also surprised the taxpayers are willing to foot the bill.


I doubt they are only testing for weed. Most people would care about harder drugs at least.
Anonymous
Post 08/03/2019 16:57     Subject: Do teachers get drug tested?

Anonymous wrote:for marijuana? New hires specifically in DCPS? Asking for a friend.


"Asking for friend, HaHa.
Anonymous
Post 08/03/2019 16:56     Subject: Re:Do teachers get drug tested?

I have not been drug tested as part of the hiring process in APS 4 years ago.
Anonymous
Post 08/03/2019 10:07     Subject: Do teachers get drug tested?

New hires do.

Anonymous
Post 08/03/2019 09:53     Subject: Re:Do teachers get drug tested?

Not in the districts I’ve worked in. Just fingerprinted. I can’t imagine they would have the $$$ to do that for every new hire.
Anonymous
Post 08/02/2019 23:44     Subject: Re:Do teachers get drug tested?

I was drug tested for DCPS when I was hired four years ago but not since.
Anonymous
Post 08/02/2019 22:25     Subject: Do teachers get drug tested?

Yes, they do.
Anonymous
Post 08/02/2019 22:15     Subject: Re:Do teachers get drug tested?

Apparently they do? https://dcps.dc.gov/publication/dcps-pre-employment-mandatory-drug-testing-policy
I’m actually surprised that there haven’t been a lot of legal challenges to this. I’m also surprised the taxpayers are willing to foot the bill.
Anonymous
Post 08/02/2019 22:02     Subject: Do teachers get drug tested?

for marijuana? New hires specifically in DCPS? Asking for a friend.