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  Case: Tattoos on Job Applicant
We just interviewed a highly qualified teacher for an immediate opening at our school. She is very well spoken, well educated, and experienced, but she has multiple tattoos that are visible. Should the tattoos eliminate her from the job since she will be teaching in an elementary setting?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I think that if she is highly qualified then she should get the job. This is what will benefit the students. If there is a policy in place by the district, then follow it in regards to covering up. If it is not, I would not worry about it. We get so caught up on appearances to the detriment of our students. You do not want to miss out on a great chance for students to show growth because the teacher has tattoos that will make some uncomfortable. I feel if everyone is working for the greater good, this will not matter.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: This isn't the best solution because we need to keep parents and their reactions in mind.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 10:36 pm
Rated By: eRymaT
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Agreed. You want to have the best qualified not the best looking.
Rated On: March 4, 2016 4:18 pm
Rated By: uGaTyh
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree but still there will be those who disagree.
Rated On: March 7, 2016 12:44 am
Rated By: yLeBun
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments:
Rated On: March 7, 2016 12:52 am
Rated By: apamat
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree, her qualifications are the most important.
Rated On: October 17, 2016 9:30 pm
Rated By: duNuJy
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: a great solution. The quickest way to get help.
Rated On: October 15, 2017 9:10 pm
Rated By: ZyQeHy
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree, I believe the qualifications are much more important than looks, and you can always cover them up if school asks!
Rated On: October 26, 2021 12:08 am
Rated By: Colleen Buckwalter
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I totally agree that tattoos shouldn't matter especially when determining if someone should get a job. Tattoos have nothing to do with how good a person is at their job.
Rated On: March 30, 2023 3:30 am
Rated By: XereRa