Professional Licensure Bureau

Licensure Help Desk: (505) 827-5821
eMail: LicensureUnit@state.nm.us
Address: 300 Don Gaspar Santa Fe, New Mexico 85701

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Approved Licensure Program Requirements

Administrators

Educational Administration Pre K-12
School Business Official

Teachers

Blind and Visually Impaired B-12
Early Childhood B-3
Elementary K-8
Middle Level 5-9
Native American Language and Culture Certification K-12
Pre K-12 Specialty
Secondary 7-12
Secondary Vocational-Technical 7-12
Special Education PreK-12


Instructional Support Providers

Alcohol, Drug and Substance Abuse Counselor Pre K-12
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Pre K-12
Educational Diagnostician Pre K-12
Interpreter for the Deaf Pre K-12
Licensed Practical Nurse Pre K-12
Occupational Therapist Pre K-12
Orientation and Mobility Specialist Pre K-12
Physical Therapist Pre K-12
Physical Therapist Assistant Pre K-12
Recreational Therapist Pre K-12
Rehabilitation Counselor Pre K-12
School Counselor Pre K-12
School Nurse Pre K-12
School Psychologist Pre K-12
School Social Worker Pre K-12
Speech Language Pathologist Pre K-12

Support Providers

Athletic Coaching 7-12
Educational Assistant Pre K-12
Health Assistant Pre K-12
Substitute Teacher

Alternative Licensure Program Requirements

Administrators

Post Secondary Experienced Alternative Adminstrator Pre K-12

Teachers

Early Childhood Birth-Grade 3
Approved Program
| OPAL | Post Secondary Experienced

Elementary K-8
Approved Program | OPAL | Post Secondary Experienced

Middle Level 5-9
Approved Program | OPAL | Post Secondary Experienced

Pre K-12 Specialty
Approved Program | OPAL | Post Secondary Experienced

Secondary 7-12
Approved Program | OPAL | Post Secondary Experienced

Special Education
Approved Program | OPAL | Post Secondary Experienced