First-Class/Full-Time Permit for Professional Teaching and Administrators
Summary of Requirements
A First Class/Full Time Permit is issued to individuals employed by a county school system who do not meet the requirements for the Professional Teaching Certificate or Administrative Certificate. You can apply for this permit if:
You are enrolled in a state-approved educator preparation program
The county superintendent has determined you are the most qualified applicant for the position
Use Form 1A to apply for your initial permit and to renew your existing permit. This permit is valid for one (1) year. It can be renewed up to four (4) times, for a total of five (5) years
When you have completed your educator preparation program, you must pass all West Virginia Board of Education required exams to apply for a professional certificate
The First-Class/Full-Time Permit for Professional Teaching may be issued for any specialization recognized on the Professional Teaching Certificate. An initial First-Class/Full-Time Permit for Professional Teaching may be issued to a candidate employed for a specific assignment who
Has completed a minimum of a bachelor's degree through an accredited college or university
Is enrolled in coursework in a program leading to licensure in the endorsement area at an accredited college or university
Meets the general requirements, including the minimum GPA in accordance with section 9, unless otherwise noted
Be a U.S. citizen or hold eligible documentation (see Policy 5202)
Have recommendation from the county Superintendent
Be at least 18 years old
Have documentation from your county Superintendent and designated official at your college or university through which you are completing your program confirming that required coursework was not available during the school year
Initial Application
For your initial application, you must:
Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.5
Be enrolled in an approved program in the specialization(s) for which the permit is requested
The signature of the Designated Institutional Official is required to verify your enrollment.
Exception: Applicants in the school psychologist endorsement area must have completed 75% of the state-approved program.
Renewal
To renew your permit, you must:
Be recommended by your employing county Superintendent, verifying you are the most qualified candidate for the position
Submit a Professional Commitment form verifying your enrollment in a state-approved program
Have completed six (6) hours of required coursework from, or approved by, the college or university where you are completing your licensure program
Have a minimum 3.0 GPA
To send official transcripts to our office, please have your college or university send them to cert.transcripts.wvde@k12.wv.us. Transcripts must be received from the college or university, and not the applicant.
Fill in the applicant information. Work with your employer and your college or university to get the necessary signatures.
Pay the application fee online before submitting your application.
Submit your application and all supporting documentation to the Certification Official at the county school system to be uploaded to the Office of Certification.