Collegiate Instructor Permit
Summary of Requirements
This permit allows someone who usually works full-time as a college or university instructor to teach K-12 students in a specific subject area, as long as they’re already part-time employees in K-12 and have been recommended by the county superintendent.
Review Policy 5202, Minimum Requirements for the Licensure of Professional/Paraprofessional Personnel and Advanced Salary Classifications, for complete requirements.
Full Requirements
Initial Application
This permit is valid for one (1) year,
General Requirements
- U.S. citizen or hold eligible documentation (see Policy 5202), at least 18 years old
- Hold a minimum of a master's degree in the assignment area through an accredited college or university
- Have a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Have verification of a minimum of three (3) years of college or university teaching experience in the area of the requested subject area. This must be the area of assignment by the employing college or university. The county superintendent must recommend you, verifying you as the most qualified applicant. The County Board of Education must also offer you the position as long as its policy states you won't replace a fully-certified educator.
- Send your official transcripts to our office electronically
- Please email them to cert.transcripts.wvde@k12.wv.us. If you select to send them electronically, they must be sent directly from the college or university to the Office of Certification.
The vacancy must have been posted with no certified individuals submitting an application and an offer of employment must be made.
Renewal
A renewed permit is valid for one (1) year. To renew your permit, you must:
- Have a valid Collegiate Instructor Permit, renewing for continued employment in the current position
- Have recommendation of the county superintendent
The vacancy must have been posted with no certified individuals submitting an application and an offer of employment must be made.
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.
If this is your first time using our Certification Portal, you will need to register. Follow the instructions for first-time applicants.
Application Fee
$35