Short-Term Substitute Permit Renewal

Before You Apply

You must meet the following qualifications prior to applying for this certificate.

• Receive approval of employment by a West Virginia public school system
• Complete the substitute renewal training approved by the county or through the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) eLearning platform (WVLearns)

General Requirements

To apply, you must:

• Be a U.S. Citizen or hold eligible documentation (see Policy 5202, Minimum Requirements for the Licensure of Professional/Paraprofessional Personnel and Advanced Salary Classifications)
• Be at least 18-years-old
• Be physically, mentally, and emotionally qualified
• Be employed in the West Virginia public school system and be recommended by your county Superintendent

Training Requirements

You must meet one of the following options:

1. Complete 12 clock hours of substitute teacher renewal training approved by the employing county or through WVDE's eLearning platform (WVLearns)
2. Complete (6) semester hours of coursework related to the public school program on an official transcript
3. Have one of the following:
   1. An expired West Virginia Professional Certificate
   2. A valid/expired Out-of-State Professional Teaching, Student Support, or Administrative Certificate that has been expired less than five (5) years

Please note: Training or coursework must be completed after the last effective date of your permit and within five (5) years of applying for renewal.

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. 

User Guide

• Applicant User Guide - Form 2SR

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