Clinical Teacher of Record Permit

Candidate 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 of good character
• Be physically, mentally, and emotionally qualified

General Requirements

You must also the following qualifications:

• Have a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the area of specialization
• Meet coursework/training requirements of teacher in residency agreement between the college or university and the county
• Pass all for basic skills and content proficiency exams required by the West Virginia Board of Education
  • Applicants must pass the Principals of Learning and Teaching exam or educational teacher performance assessment as required by the college or university upon program completion to apply for a professional certificate.
• Have offer of employment as a teacher-in residence, based upon qualifying employment
• Have recommendation from Superintendent in the county in which the applicant will serve as the Teacher-In Residence AND the Designated College Official

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. 

For more detailed instructions, see our Form 3 How-To video.

User Guides

• Applicant User Guide - Form 3
• College or University User Guide - Form 3
• County User Guide - Form 3

$35