First-Class/Full-Time Permit for Professional Teaching (Renewable)
Summary of Requirements
A First Class/Full Time Permit is issued to individuals employed by WVDE who do not meet the requirements for the Professional Teaching Certificate. You can apply for this permit if:
You are enrolled and in good standing in a state-approved educator preparation program that provides in-classroom and pedagogical content support.
The county superintendent has determined you are the most qualified applicant for the position.
Use Form 1B to apply for your initial permit and to renew your existing permit. This permit is valid for one year. It can be renewed once.
When you have completed your educator preparation program, you must pass all WVBE required exams to apply for a professional certificate.
US Citizen or hold eligible documentation (see WVBE Policy 5202)
Good character
Age 18
Employment by the West Virginia Public Schools
Recommendation from county superintendent
Initial Application
For your initial application, you must:
Hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Exception: School nurses may hold a nursing diploma or associate’s degree in nursing and hold a valid registered nurse license issued by the West Virginia Board of Examiners. The applicant must complete a bachelor of science in nursing from an accredited institution within five years
Have completed 25 percent, or six semester hours, whichever is greater, of the state 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 percent of the state approved program.
Renewal
To renew your permit you must:
Have a valid or expired WV First-Class/Full-Time Permit.
Be renewing your permit for continued employment in your current position.
Have made adequate progress in your program.
To send official transcripts to our office, please have your program send them to cert.transcripts.wvde@k12.wv.us. Transcripts must be received from the institution, not the applicant.