Professional Substitute Teacher - Fully Certified

West Virginia Department of Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia Department of Education seeks Substitute Teachers to support Putnam County Schools. The role requires holding a West Virginia Professional Teaching Certificate or permit and entails delivering instruction under state and county policies.

You will complete onboarding paperwork, background checks, and uphold professional conduct. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent communication, confidentiality, organization, and time-management while maintaining a professional

Qualifications

• Must hold a West Virginia Professional Teaching Certificate or permit.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Professional appearance, attitude, and demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a comprehensive program per state law and board policies.
• Maintain classroom control and provide consistent instructional support.
• Complete onboarding paperwork and background checks as required.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Professionalism

Education

West Virginia teaching certificate or permit

Job description

• Position Type: Substitute Teacher/ Day-to-Day Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 10/22/2026
• Location: Putnam County Schools Central Office

No person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. Dan Rinick, Title IX Coordinator, 77 Courthouse Drive, Winfield, WV 25213, [phone] ext 1109.

Position: Substitute Teachers -MUST HOLD A WV PROFESSIONAL TEACHING CERTIFICATE OR PERMIT (We are not accepting applications for applicants without a teaching certificate or permit at this time.)

Location: County

Evaluated by: Principal/Assistant Principal

Job Description: ThesubstituteSchool Teacher is assigned to deliver a comprehensive program in accordance with state law and West Virginia Board of Education and county policies and regulations.

• Holds or qualifies for a West Virginia Professional Teaching Certificate
• Successfully complete all initial onboarding paperwork required by the Personnel Department, including, but not limited to, completion of successful background check, drug screening, resume, letters of reference, past evaluations, and official copy of college transcripts.
• Must possess and display excellent communication skills, verbal, as well as written.
• Must possess the ability to maintain confidentiality of student matters.
• Must possess outstanding organizational skills.
• Must effectively manage time and responsibilities.
• Must be professional in appearance, attitude and demeanor.
• Must adhere to guidelines established in Putnam County Policy 4.9,Employee Code of Conduct;Putnam County Policy 4A.2,Employment of Substitute Teachers.