Diagnostician Minimum Qualifications
1. Must possess a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Educational
Diagnostics, Special Education, Guidance and Counseling, Educational School Psychology,
or other approved field
2. Must hold a current license in the state of New Mexico as an Educational Diagnostician
3. Graduate level coursework must include classes in psychometrics in both cognitive
4. and academic achievement assessments
5. Proficient in use of computers, computer and database applications, creation of word
documents and spread sheets
6. Outstanding verbal, written communication and organizational skills
7. Bilingual and Bi-literate in English and Spanish preferred


School Psychologist Minimum Qualifications
1. Level 1

• Master’s Degree or Ed. S. Degree in school psychology or equivalent or Doctoral degree in

school, clinical or counseling psychology.

• Passing score on the required licensure examination in school psychology.

2. Level 2

• Ed. S. Degree in school psychology or equivalent or Doctoral degree in school, clinical or

counseling psychology.

• Passing score on the required licensure examination in school psychology.
• Three years of experience as a school psychologist in the State of NM.

3. Level 3

• Doctoral degree in school, clinical or counseling psychology.
• Passing score on the required licensure examination in school psychology.
• Licensed as a psychologist by the NM Board.
• Three years of experience as a school psychologist in the State of NM

To be considered an eligible applicant your AppliTrack application must contain the following uploaded documents:
A Letter of Interest
A Current Resume
Current License
Transcripts

Lateral Transfers
Lateral Transfer Application
A Current Resume (Optional)
Optional documents

Salary schedule information can be found by clicking the link below:
https://www.lcps.net/documents/departments/human-resources/salary-schedules/239733

Las Cruces Public Schools
505 South Main, Suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-5800

An FBI fingerprint background check will be conducted on all new hires of the Las Cruces Public Schools at a cost to the employee. Continued employment will be contingent upon the results of the background check.