Susan Surber, 53, of White Sulphur Springs, was arrested Monday and charged with illegal distribution of controlled substances, WVVA reported.
Greenbrier County Sheriff Bruce Sloan confirmed that Surber is a teacher at Greenbrier East High School.
Deputies said Surber traded illegal prescription pills for marijuana and had "solicited the assistance of a student for the marijuana," WVSN reported. There is no indication that the swap took place on school grounds, the television station reported.
Surber was released on bond, WVSN reported.
In a statement, Greenbrier County School Superintendent Jeff Bryant said the district is cooperating with authorities.
“All employees are expected to exhibit professional behavior,” Bryant said. “All employees are expected to maintain a safe and healthy environment. All employees are expected to demonstrate responsible citizenship by maintaining a high standard of conduct, self-control, and moral/ethical behavior.
“Anything less is not and will not be acceptable.”
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