How quickly can Proximity Learning place a certified teacher in a West Virginia classroom?

Most West Virginia districts are matched with a certified, WVDE-compliant teacher within days of signing on. Proximity Learning's staffing model is built around your bell schedule and open positions, not a months-long search that relies on substitutes to cover the gap in the meantime.

Are Proximity Learning teachers licensed to meet West Virginia Department of Education requirements?

Yes. Every teacher Proximity Learning places in West Virginia holds licensure meeting WVDE standards. For teachers licensed in other states, Proximity Learning supports the interstate reciprocity process to ensure full compliance before any placement without relying on emergency authorizations or non-certified educators.

Is Proximity Learning's instruction live, or are lessons pre-recorded?

Always live. Every Proximity Learning teacher is livestreamed directly into your classroom in real time, on your school's bell schedule, actively teaching your students each class period. No pre-recorded video, no asynchronous coursework, you get a certified teacher, present and teaching, every day.

Has Proximity Learning worked with West Virginia districts before?

Yes. Wyoming County Schools partnered with Proximity Learning to fill multiple teacher vacancies across their K–12 schools after struggling to hire certified instructors through traditional recruiting. Director of Academic Programs Kara Mitchell noted that the model can meet a wide range of diverse needs, going well beyond lecture-style delivery to build real interaction and relationship between teachers and students. Approximately 520 students gained access to certified teachers through the partnership.

Can Proximity Learning help West Virginia districts that are training non-traditional teachers in the meantime?

Yes. Several West Virginia districts have educators entering the classroom from non-traditional backgrounds who understand their subject matter but lack formal teaching training. Proximity Learning can fill vacancies while those educators work toward certification, ensuring students have certified instruction throughout the transition without a gap in coverage.

Proximity Learning Fills the West Virginia Teacher Staffing Gap

Proximity Learning quickly connects K–12 districts across West Virginia with certified, WVDE-licensed teachers through live online instruction. Schools across the state can have qualified educators in their classrooms within days.

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Over 700 classrooms in West Virginia In Need of Certified Teachers

West Virginia’s teacher shortage is more than just empty seats. The 2021–22 school year saw 1,500 vacancies, of which 1,210 were filled by undercertified educators across the state. Monongalia County Superintendent Eddie Campbell says the number of applicants has decreased, and many who apply are not certified, especially for crucial positions.

Why Virtual Hiring Works in West Virginia

West Virginia’s teacher shortage is a retention crisis, hitting rural counties hardest where few applicants exist and underqualified adults fill roles certified teachers should hold. WVDE certification rules create added barriers for out-of-state candidates. Proximity Learning removes both obstacles, placing WVDE-compliant, fully certified teachers via livestream into classrooms in Charleston, Morgantown, and rural counties statewide.

Every Proximity Learning Solution, Available to West Virginia Districts

Every teacher Proximity Learning places in West Virginia holds licensure meeting WVDE standards, spanning core academics, world languages, specialty electives, and special education.

K–12 SOLUTIONS

Certified teachers for every classroom with vacancies.

Proximity Learning places fully certified teachers in critical positions and all other openings within days.

SPECIAL EDUCATION SOLUTIONS

IEP-compliant support for every student who needs it.

West Virginia faces special education teacher shortages statewide. Proximity Learning fills those roles with IDEA-compliant instructors.

WHY DISTRICTS CHOOSE US

Why West Virginia Districts Choose Proximity Learning

Proximity Learning offers West Virginia districts a clear route to fully certified instruction, closing the gaps left by under-qualified staff and constant turnover.

Days, Not Months to Fill a Vacancy

With Proximity Learning, a certified, WVDE-compliant teacher can be in your classroom just days after you sign on.

16+ Years of Synchronous Instruction

With more than 16 years of live, synchronous teaching, Proximity Learning’s model is proven to succeed in rural, high-turnover settings.

5,000+ Classrooms Staffed Nationwide

Over 3,000 schools nationwide have filled vacancies with Proximity Learning, including Wyoming County Schools, delivering high-quality math instruction to about 520 students.

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Certified West Virginia Teachers for Every Subject Your District Needs

Every Proximity Learning teacher placed in a West Virginia district meets West Virginia Department of Education licensure requirements.

Core Subjects

World Language

Specialty and Electives

Special Education

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions West Virginia districts ask before partnering with Proximity Learning to fill their first vacancy.

Beyond filling vacancies, West Virginia’s districts uses Proximity Learning’s certified virtual teachers as mentors for local educators working toward certification. The Grow Your Own model provides a low-cost, innovative model for students looking to gain classroom experience and journey into the teaching profession.
Yes. Wyoming County Schools partnered with Proximity Learning to fill multiple teacher vacancies across their K–12 schools after struggling to hire certified instructors through traditional recruiting. Director of Academic Programs Kara Mitchell noted that the model can meet a wide range of diverse needs, going well beyond lecture-style delivery to build real interaction and relationship between teachers and students. Approximately 520 students gained access to certified teachers through the partnership.

Your District's Vacancies End Here.

Contact our team to build a program roadmap tailored to your staffing, timeline, and needs.

Filled in days, not months

Every subject covered

Always live, certified instruction