The following steps must be completed in order to become a substitute teacher for Pocahontas County Schools:

Complete the county "Substitute Application": https://forms.office.com/r/mCQ3vQTwKT
Register for a "WV Learns/WVDE Certification" Account: WVDE Certification Portal (k12.wv.us)
Enroll in and Complete "Initial Substitute Training" course:
- Visit: Teacher Professional Learning - West Virginia Department of Education (wvde.us)
- Scroll down the page and you'll see "Substitute Permit Courses"
- Click on the link, register, and enroll in the Initial Substitute Training Course
Send official transcripts and completed course certificate to: ollie.barkley@k12.wv.us
Complete Form 7: WVDE Certification Portal (k12.wv.us) and send to ollie.barkley@k12.wv.us
- WVDE will email applicant information for scheduling background check and a required code
- Schedule and complete a background check
Complete Form 2A, 2S, or 2L: WVDE Certification Portal (k12.wv.us)
- Form number completed depends on college transcript
- Please do not complete form until awarded Initial Substitute training certificate
Superintendent will make determination as to whether to submit hire request to board of education
If placed on board agenda, you must receive approval for employment from board
Complete payroll packet and sign contract
- Information on salary and benefits can be found here: Salary and Benefit Package Information | Pocahontas County Schools (k12.wv.us)
You will be placed on the substitute call list

Welcome aboard!