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Certified Substitutes
Kanawha County Schools will accept substitute teacher applications from individuals who are qualified by having a current West Virginia educator's license or who have recently completed a teacher preparation program, including student teaching, and have recommendation for licensure and are waiting for the current license to arrive.
Non-Certified Substitutes
Kanawha County Schools will also be accept substitute teacher applications from non-certified individuals. The minimum requirements and process are as follows:
- You must have any Bachelor's Degree with a 2.5 or higher GPA.
- You must fill out an application under the employment link: KCS Job Openings. Once you have submitted your application, please contact the KCS Certification Specialist at 304-348-7770, ext. 115 in order to get started.
- You will be interviewed.
- If selected, you will be required to take an on-line training course.
- You will complete certification paperwork and a background check through the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE).
- You will complete the KCS employment process once your certification has been approved by the WVDE.
- For more information concerning non-certified individuals, please see the following brochure: Non-Certified Substitute Teacher Informational Brochure
Questions?
Please contact Jamea Brinckman at jbrinckman@mail.kana.k12.wv.us to address any questions you may have.