Job Applications

All New Applicants or Employees Without SearchSoft Accounts

First time users of the West Virginia Application System website must create an account following the directions on the site and save their preliminary profile information regarding certification, tenure, etc. before applying for a job or transfer. This requires an email account.

Employees with SearchSoft Accounts

Hampshire County employees who already have accounts must apply for posted openings by completing a West Virginia Transfer Application.

Substitute Teachers

Prospective substitute teachers with a Bachelors degree with at least a 2.0 Grade Point Average that is not in education must complete an approved training program to obtain a substitute permit, but should complete the initial online application first. 

Options for Sub Training

• West Virginia Department of Education Initial Training Online to Obtain a Long-Term or Short-Term Substitute Permit (PDF)
  • This course is free online and takes 3 weeks
  • Also offers free online sub permit renewal class that takes 7 weeks
• EPIC (Formerly RESA) Face-to-Face Training to Obtain Initial or Renewal Long-Term or Short-Term Substitute Permit.
  • This course is now also self-paced
  • The cost is $50

Other Personnel Forms & Guidelines

• Volunteer Form (DOC) - Updated 2018 to 2019 - Requires signature of principal at school where volunteering
• Authorized Certified Coaches Guidelines (PDF) - For non-teaching community coaches