W. Va. Code R. § 126-22-4 - Standards for an Approved Teacher

4.1. The State Superintendent may issue a professional teaching certificate in driver education to applicants and teachers who meet the requirements for licensure and employment as an approved driver education teacher, as set forth in W. Va. §126CSR136, Policy 5202, Minimum Requirements for the Licensure of Professional/Paraprofessional Personnel and Advanced Salary Classifications. Failure to meet any of the conditions specified below may result in refusal, recall, suspension, or revocation by the State Superintendent.

4.1.a. An educator possessing a professional teaching certificate in driver education:

4.1.a.1. has held a valid motor vehicle operator's license for the past five years without interruption;

4.1.a.2. possesses good health and is free from impairments that would adversely affect the safety of students and the general public;

4.1.a.3. demonstrates a satisfactory driving record by submitting a certified copy of the driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles in each state where the teacher has been licensed during the past five years;

4.1.a.4. has not accumulated more than nine points on the applicant's driving record at any time during the past five years; and

4.1.a.5. has not been convicted and/or had a driving suspension or revocation of license on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, controlled substance, any other drugs, or the combination thereof; or by clear and convincing evidence, including but not limited to, and has not operated a motor vehicle while under the influence of same as established by a preponderance of evidence, such as a positive breath or blood test, or field sobriety test, notwithstanding the lack of a conviction or driving license suspension or revocation;

4.1.a.5.A. such individual shall not be licensed to teach driver education for at least two years subsequent to the first instance of conduct set forth in section 4.1.a.5. For the second instance, licensure shall be refused permanently.

4.1.a.6. waivers are not applicable to section 4.1.a.

4.2. Prior to employment as a driver education teacher in e West Virginia, the county superintendent shall verify that the applicant is an approved driver education teacher. Application for licensure must be made to the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE).

4.3. An individual holding a First-Class/Full-Time Permit or Out-of-Field Authorization for Driver Education shall only be eligible to teach the course in the classroom and shall not be eligible to instruct students in the in-car practice driving.

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W. Va. Code R. § 126-22-4