SY University Student Teachers

This is for Student Teachers Only

The Las Cruces Public Schools welcomes and encourages all parents and citizens of Las Cruces to volunteer their time in our schools. In order to protect our students, volunteers must comply with Las Cruces Public Schools' Board of Education policy GBJC. The policy requires volunteers to complete a College Student Volunteer Application and these packets are available at the school, or at the Human Resources Office, or online at

• COLLEGE STUDENT VOLUNTEER INFORMATION SHEET Complete, date and sign this sheet.
• POLICY REVIEW Read and sign off on LCPS policies:
  Volunteer Pledge;
  Drug Free Workplace;
  Child Abuse and Neglect;
  Sexual Harassment;
  Staff conduct with students;
  Staff personal safety and security; and internet use.
• CRIMINAL HISTORY AFFIDAVIT Complete and sign the Criminal History Affidavit.

College Students that need to do classroom observations for education credits, practicums, interns, and enrichment programs, are required to complete the volunteer process.

STATE AND FEDERAL BACKGROUND CHECKS
* Volunteers are required to have State & Federal Background Checks
* only once unless there is a break in volunteer service of one school year or longer, excluding summers.

An LCPS HR Specialist will contact you to assist with registering and paying for your fingerprints.

• Please print your registration receipt and take it with you, with a valid photo , to the address listed in your email.
• Your background report will be sent electronically to the Human Resources Office of the Las Cruces Public Schools in 1 to 3 business days.