N.M. Admin. Code § 6.64.8.8

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 6.64.8.8 - REQUIREMENTS

A. Beginning librarian-teachers seeking an endorsement in library/media to an initial level 1 New Mexico teaching license, must satisfy all of the requirements of the license as provided in PED rule for that license, which includes, among other requirements, completing an academic major in library/media.

B. Teachers seeking to add an endorsement in library/media to an existing New Mexico teaching license of any level shall meet one of the following requirements:

(1) pass the content knowledge test(s) of the New Mexico teacher assessments if provided in 6.60.5.8 NMAC, or predecessor New Mexico teacher licensure examination or accepted comparable licensure test(s) from another state, if available, in library/media; or

(2) successfully complete an undergraduate academic major (24-36 semester hours), or coursework equivalent to an undergraduate major in library media or a graduate degree in library/media; or

(3) obtain certification in library/media for the appropriate grade level of New Mexico licensure from the national board for professional teaching standards.

N.M. Admin. Code § 6.64.8.8

07-15-99; 6.64.8.8 NMAC - Rn, 6 NMAC 4.7.1.7.8, 10-31-01; A, 09-30-03; A, 06-30-06; A, 10-31-07