Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A.Applicants for an
alternative student success advisor license shall:
(1) be at least 18 years of age;
(2) hold either a bachelor of arts or science
degree from a regionally accredited college or university; and
(3)complete a background check in accordance
with 6.60.8 NMAC.
B.
Applicants who meet the criteria established in Subsection A of 6.60.3.13 NMAC
shall be issued a five-year alternative license to serve as a student success
advisor. Student success advisors shall:
(1)
work with students in grades seven through 12; and
(2) sign an ethical statement, prescribed by
the department, stating that the licensee shall not provide mental health
services while employed as a student success advisor.
C. Alternative student success advisor
licenses shall be non-renewable. Student success advisors shall complete the
requirements to earn a school counselor license defined in 6.63.6 NMAC within
the five-year term of their alternative license to maintain employment in the
role of a student advisor or to transition into the role of school
counselor.
D. Responsibilities of
the student success advisor may include any of the following:
(1) maintaining accurate and complete records
and reports as required by federal and state law and regulation, department
guidance, and district and charter school policies;
(2) analyzing transcripts;
(3) guiding student and parent decision
making regarding courses and graduation pathways;
(4) supporting students with the college
application and admission process, including preparation for college admissions
tests;
(5) developing master
schedules;
(6) arranging for dual
or concurrent enrollment, career technical education, and advanced placement
course offerings;
(7) informing
students about postsecondary financing options such as the free application for
federal student aid that can be used to support advanced education and
training;
(8)supporting student
documentation of career preparedness, including industry-recognized credentials
or certificates, test results, grades, samples of student work, resumes, and
cover letters to prospective employers;
(9) planning and conducting activities
focused on increasing career awareness;
(10) conducting orientation and training
programs for students, parents, and staff;
(11) serving as a district or school test
coordinator or administrator as defined in 6.10.7 NMAC; and
(12) supporting students in meeting the
requirements for a New Mexico diploma of excellence by providing guidance on
coursework and demonstration of competency requirements.
E. Responsibilities of the student success
advisor shall not include providing mental health services.
