New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 6 - PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 63 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL - LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR ANCILLARY AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL
Part 17 - LICENSURE FOR ATTENDANCE COACHES PRE K-12
Section 6.63.17.8 - LEVEL 1 REQUIREMENTS

Universal Citation: 6 NM Admin Code 6.63.17.8

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. Persons seeking licensure as a level 1 attendance coach pursuant to the provisions of this rule shall meet the following requirements:

(1) possess a high school diploma or equivalency;

(2) complete and satisfy background check procedures and requirements in accordance with Section 22-10A-5 NMSA 1978;

(3) complete department-approved attendance coach professional development; and

(4) possess at least two years of prior professional experience in one or more of the following areas:
(a) corrections;

(b) counseling;

(c) criminal justice;

(d) education;

(e) guidance counseling;

(f) juvenile justice;

(g) law enforcement;

(h) psychology;

(i) public administration;

(j) social work;

(k) sociology; or

(l) other closely related fields, as determined by the department.

B. In addition to satisfying the requirements of Subsection A of 6.63.17.8 NMAC, a person who seeks a level 1 attendance coach license shall meet one of the following requirements:

(1) hold an associate's degree from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university that includes at least 15 semester hours in non-remedial degree coursework; or

(2) have completed 48 semester hours of academic credit awarded by a nationally or regionally accredited college or university that includes at least 15 semester hours in non-remedial coursework.

C. Persons holding a level 1 license may apply for a higher level of licensure at any time during the licensure period provided:

(1) all requirements for the higher level of licensure are satisfied; and

(2) the applicant provides certification from the superintendent or charter school administrator that the attendance coach has satisfactorily completed attendance coach duties on a form developed by the department.

D. Individuals holding a teaching license or other instructional support license shall be able to take a position as an attendance coach without seeking level 1 license.

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