Have a bachelor’s degree? Want to teach in a 6-12 classroom?
Become a Licensed Teacher through NMSU’s Alternative Licensure Residency Program!
Year 1: Online master level courses at NMSU, a $17,500 stipend while you’re completing the first semester of the program and a co-teaching residency pairing with a Level II or Level III mentor teacher.
Year 2: Offer of employment at a district school site with successful completion of the program and continued mentorship from the district.
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Alternative Licensure Residency Program Overview:
• The Alternative Licensure Residency program features in person and online courses with university supervisors, and on-site mentor teachers to facilitate on-going field coaching and mentoring. Each resident accepted to the Alternative Licensure Residency program will obtain valuable classroom experience as a resident student teacher by collaborating with a mentor teacher during the Spring 2024 semester.
• During the Spring 2024 semester, NMSU ALP Residents will receive a $17,500 stipend, co-teaching experiences with a Level II or Level III mentor teacher, ongoing professional development opportunities, and more.
• Successful completion of the NMSU Alternative Licensure Residency Program, including enrolling in and passing all courses with a 3.0 or better, and meeting district evaluation reviews. The school district will then offer an interview and potential employment as the teacher of record for a minimum of 3 years following the residency year (contingent on positive district evaluations and completion of NMSU coursework).
• Residents agree to a minimum of 3 years of employment with their cooperating district as a licensed teacher in a 6-12th grade content classroom.
• Residents may also choose to apply their earned course credits towards a master’s degree in the licensing area or another graduate program in NMSU’s School of Teacher Preparation, Administration, and Leadership
For information, contact Dr. Cecilia Hernandez (cecimh@nmsu.edu)
Apply here: https://survey.nmsu.edu/surveys/
Code: MYX939X7N
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