What is covered in a TakeLessons background check?
Teachers with the Background Checked badge on their profile have opted to undergo (and have passed) a thorough background check. Here's what's included in background checks provided by Yardstik.
You can start this process from the Background Check section under the Profile tab in your TakeLessons Partner account.
Note: Starting January 1st, 2022 all new and existing contractors will be required to have a background check in order to provide services through the TakeLessons platform
Address History and Social Security Number (SSN) Trace
Social Security Trace identifies names (including AKA’s and alias) and address history (7 years) using the provided social security number and name to check against public record databases. Addresses and names identified may broaden the scope of the criminal records searches if additional jurisdictions are identified. SSN trace does not match an individual with an SSN number but verifies the SSN was issued by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and that SSN is not on the Death Master file.
National Criminal Database Search
Multi-jurisdictional search of proprietary databases including all 50 states, tribal nations and US territories for state, county, and corrections records where a candidate may have been involved. Felony and misdemeanor convictions and pending cases require further validation at the state or county level per FCRA requirements. Selection of databases checked include Department of Corrections, County Courts, Administrative Offices of the Court, Department of Public Safety, County arrest and warrant data and registries. Names searched include any other last names, AKAs, or aliases for the last 7 years.
National Sex Offender Registry Search
Multi-jurisdictional search of 50 state sex offender registries including District of Columbia, tribal territories, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Records identified are verified by individual county/state searches. Names searched include any other last names, AKAs, or aliases for 7 years.
County Criminal Check (current address)
County criminal search for the county of residence that is conducted first by an automated process in conjunction with databases where available. For those counties that do not have automated records, a professional researcher or county clerk will conduct the search. Whether automated or done at the county courthouse, researchers will report all felony and misdemeanor convictions and pending records that the court has available. The search includes jurisdiction of resident and any other counties identified in the national search if records were located per FCRA requirements.
Global Watch List Verification
Checks US and International databases in search of foreign nationals and high-level criminal data provided by US Government and partner countries to comply with the USA Patriot Act. Search includes the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC), the list of the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN), and other terrorist and fraud lists maintained by the United States and other countries. This check is looking for individuals, groups, or companies with significant records on global official sanctions, embargo lists, traffickers, and terrorists’ lists. Names and AKAs identified will all be searched for the last 7 years.
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