Restricted Short-Term Substitute Permit

The Restricted Short-Term Substitute Permit (Form 2A) allows individuals in a county with a critical need shortage waiver on file to substitute teach for up to 10 consecutive days. This permit is valid for one (1) year. 

Before You Apply

Verify with your employer which substitute form you should complete. Before completing Form 2A or any other substitute permit applications, you must:

1. Receive approval of employment by a county school system.
2. Complete the initial substitute training course through the county or through the WVLearns site.
3. Be aware of the requirements to hold a Substitute Permit, including review of your official university transcript by the employing county.
4. Hold the required degree for the type of permit you seek, with the required GPA, if applicable.

Applicant Requirements

General Requirements

To apply, you must

• Be a U.S. Citizen or hold eligible documentation (see WVBE Policy 5202).
• Be at least 21-years-old.
• Be physically, mentally, and emotionally qualified.
• Be applying in a county with a critical need shortage waiver on file.
• Have recommendation from the county superintendent.

Education Level

• Have an associate’s degree, or 60 college credit hours, or 90 quarter hours, from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.

Required Training

• One of the following options: 
  • OPTION 1: Eighteen (18) clock hours of initial substitute teacher training approved by the employing county or through our eLearning platform .
  • OPTION 2: Completion of a State Board of Education-approved clinical experience within one year of applying 

Application Instructions

Form 2A must be completed online. If this is your first time using our Certification Portal, you will need to register. Follow the instructions for first-time applicants. 

1. Log in to the portal and select apply for licensure, the license type, and the form number. 
2. Fill in the applicant information and attach any required documentation. You will need to provide personal information, such as your name and address, respond to legal disclosure questions, and indicate the county where you're employed.
3. Submit the form for county approval. 
4. After it is approved, you will receive an email for payment. Log back in to the portal to pay the application fee.
5. Certification Services will review your application. If you have not been licensed through us in the past, you will receive an email with instructions for completing a required background check.
6. When your application is approved, you will receive an email with instructions for downloading your permit.

$35