Alamogordo, Residential Campus Opportunities
Education Substitutes
Education Substitutes assist students who are blind/visually impaired with instructional tasks in classroom. Substitutes are on an “as-needed” and “on-call” basis.
Teacher for the Visually Impaired
The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is currently recruiting for a Teacher for the Visually Impaired as a Braille Instructor. This successful individual will have the flexibility in background and training to provide a comprehensive educational program to all grade level students with visual impairments, and multiple disabilities. Must hold Teacher of the Visually Impaired certification, and must possess or be eligible for NM Public Education Department licensure. Endorsement in Language Arts is preferred. Will be required to maintain Braille proficiency. Full‑time, 9-month contract for the 2024-2025 school year. This is an in person position for the Alamogordo campus. Position open until filled.
Registered Nurse, Substitutes
The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is currently recruiting for Registered Nurse, Substitutes. These individuals plan and implement health care services to visually and/or multiply impaired students. The ability to demonstrate current knowledge in professional issues in school nursing, school and community health, communicable disease control, health assessment, acute and chronic health conditions, injury prevention and emergency care, student issues, and legal/ethical health policies. New Mexico Board of Nursing Multicompact Licensure is required, eligible for certification from the New Mexico Public Education Department and a minimum of two years’ experience, preferably in pediatrics. Work schedule is Sunday –Friday, as well as occasional weekends and/or out of state travel when necessary. As a substitute will be on an as needed basis. Applications accepted until filled.
Education Assistant
Performs instructional tasks in classroom to assist licensed teaching staff. High School diploma/GED and NM Public Education Department Level 3 licensure will be required. Background/experience in working with visual/multiply-impaired students is preferred. Full-time position will be required to become Braille proficient. Full-time, 9-month position for the 2024-2025 school year. Applications accepted until filled.
Teacher of Students with Multiple Impairments
Duties include the ability to provide a comprehensive educational program to students K-12 with visual impairments and multiple disabilities. Bachelor’s degree or higher in Special Education and certification in Vision is preferred or must be willing to acquire. Must possess or be eligible for NM Public Education Department licensure. Will be required to become Braille proficient. Full‑time contract for the 2024-2025 school year. Applications accepted until filled.
Security Guard
The campus Security Guard will safeguard NMSBVI property against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry by performing duties including but not limited to: patrolling NMSBVI grounds and buildings, assisting and providing direct support to staff and students on grounds to and from NMSBVI buildings and campus locations, reporting suspicious persons on grounds and maintaining security logs and reports. This is a graveyard shift position with hours from 12:30 AM to 8:30 AM, Sunday thru Thursday. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Full time, 9-month position. Applications will be accepted until filled.
Albuquerque, Early Childhood Campus Opportunities
Occupational Therapist
The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Early Childhood Program is currently recruiting for an Occupational Therapist with sensory integration experience to provide services for young children who are blind/visually impaired. Prefer Occupational Therapist with experience in both early childhood and blindness. NM Board of Occupational Therapy license and licensure through the NM Public Education Department are required. This is a half-time, 9-month contract position for the 2024-2025 school year. Applications accepted until filled.
Education Assistant
The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Early Childhood Program is seeking an Education Assistant. Background/experience in working with visual/multiply-impaired students is preferred. HS diploma/GED and NM Public Education Department licensure will be required. Will be required to become Braille proficient. This is a 9-month position. Looking for someone to fill the position for the 2024-2025 school year. Applications accepted until filled.
Substitute Teacher
The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Early Childhood Program is seeking Substitute Teachers. Substitutes work in the classroom with students and support instructional learning. Substitutes are on an “as-needed” and “on-call” basis. Looking for someone to fill the position for the 2023-2024 school year.
Driver/Caregiver, Substitute
The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is recruiting for a substitute Driver/Caregiver. Background/experience in transporting or working with children with visual impairments and/or multiple disabilities is preferred. Required to assist with self-help routines with students. Driving will include routes to Gallup and Farmington on weekends. Good driving record required. This is a 9 month substitute position with extended runs on Fridays and Sundays and occasional Mondays. Applications accepted until filled.
Registered Nurse, Substitute
The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Early Childhood Program is currently recruiting for a RN Substitute, in Albuquerque. This position will provide health care services to visually and/or multiply impaired students in an educational pre-school setting. New Mexico Board of Nursing Licensure is required, and eligibility for NM Public Education Department licensure; minimum of two years experience, preferably in pediatrics. 9‑month contract. Applications accepted until filled.
Statewide Opportunities
No available positions at this time.
Family, Infant, Toddler Program
Developmental Vision Specialist
The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Infant Toddler Program is seeking a Developmental Vision Specialist. This position will serve Northwest NM and Metro (Albuquerque area) with travel to other areas of the state as needed.
Must be eligible for a Developmental Specialist II or III license with the New Mexico FIT Program. Must have a BA/BS or higher in Early Childhood, or related field. This position requires continuing education and enrollment in and completion of the Visual Impairment Program (VIP) at NMSU. This position will require training to become proficient in Braille.
This individual will provide early intervention services in home and community settings that support young children 0-3 years old with or at risk for visual impairments. This includes collaboration with Early Intervention and Early Childhood agencies. A valid driver’s license is a requirement, as driving and travel are part of this position. Prefer experience in early intervention/home-visiting and experience working with young children who are blind or visually impaired. Applications accepted until filled.
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