An applicant with a post-baccalaureate degree and at least 6 years of administrator experience at the post-secondary level is issued a 1-year non-renewable internship license. To receive a standard license, the applicant must complete an internship of at least one full year (160 instructional days) while holding the internship license and working as an administrator.
Initial License
- $150 (non-refundable) fee, and
- Alternative Application via NMPED Online Licensure Portal; and
- Official sealed transcripts of master’s degree or doctoral degree in a field outside education; and
- Holds a level 2 or level 3 teaching license; and
- A letter verifying a minimum of 6 or more full school years (Defined as a minimum of 160 days) of administrative experience (i.e., Dean, President, or Vice-President) at the post-secondary level. Verification of experience should be provided by the human resource department of institution on an institution letterhead.
- Register for background/fingerprints for “Teacher Licensure”.
Renewal License
- If your level 1 alternative license has expired, and you did not work as a classroom teacher on your alternative license, you can submit for a one time renewal. We will renew your license for the year(s) you did not work your license. Submit the following:
- $150 (non-refundable) fee, and
- Alternative Application via NMPED Online Licensure Portal; and
- Notarized form for extension.
- If educator does not have additional valid licenses on file, then must register for background/fingerprints for “Teacher Licensure”.
Upon completion of the program, the candidate must submit the following documents to obtain full licensure:
- Superintendent Recommendation Form for Post-Secondary Experience verifying that the candidate meets competencies as delineated for the type and level of licensure sought
Delay of application:
- Your application is lacking supporting documents listed in the above check list.
- If your license(s) has expired (and you do not have additional valid licenses on file), and your background was completed 24 months or more, you will need to complete a new background for Teacher Licensure. School Employment backgrounds will not be accepted.
NMPED Correspondence with Educators:
- Consultants correspond by email; please check your spam/junk folder.
All fees submitted are non-refundable