Use this form if you have been offered full-time employment by a West Virginia public school system but do not hold a professional certificate in the endorsement area, nor do you meet the minimum grade point average requirements.
This permit may be renewed until you meet minimum GPA requirements.
Receive an offer of employment for a position in the k-12 public schools where no certified candidate has applied
Have recommendation from the county Superintendent
Initial Application
For your initial application, you must:
Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and do not meet minimum cumulative GPA requirments
Receive an offer of employment from a K-12 public school system where no other certified candidate has applied for a posted position
Be enrolled in an approved educator preparation program in the endorsement area that matches the posted position
The signature of the designated institutional official is required to verify your enrollment.
Renewal
To renew your permit, you must:
Have continued employment in the same position for which the permit was issued
Have not met minimum cumulative GPA requirements
Have completed six (6) hours of coursework in the approved educator preparation program leading to licensure
Have a minimum 3.0 GPA for each course
Submit grade printout or unofficial transcripts for the renewal coursework
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.