The Short-Term Substitute Permit (Form 2S) allows individuals who do not hold a professional certificate to substitute teach day-to-day in any position for up to 30 days. This permit is valid for three (3) years and is renewable.
Before You Apply
You must:
Be employed in the West Virginia public school system
Complete the initial substitute training course through the county or through the our eLearning platform (WVLearns)
Ensure that your official college or university transcript has been reviewed by your employing county
Meet the education requirements for the permit you are seeking
Be physically, mentally, and emotionally qualified
Be employed in a West Virginia public school system and recommended by the county Superintendent
Education Level
To apply, you must:
Have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
Required Training
You must meet one of the following options:
Completed 18 clock hours of initial substitute teacher training approved by the employing county or through our eLearning platform (WVLearns)
Completed a State Board of Education-approved clinical experience within one (1) year of applying
Have one of the following:
An expired West Virginia Professional Certificate
A valid/expired Out-of-State Professional Teaching, Student Support, or Administrative Certificate that has been expired less than five (5) years
Application Submission
For instructions on how to apply for a license to work in West Virginia public schools, follow the steps detailed in the certification application process.