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.
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.
Drivers/Caregivers, Part-time
Drivers/Caregivers with 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 local and statewide travel as well as occasional out of state travel. CDL with school bus and passenger endorsement preferred but not required. Good driving record required. These are 9-month part-time positions with extended runs on Fridays and Sundays, with some short runs during weekdays. Applications accepted until filled.
Special Education Teacher
The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is currently recruiting for a Special Education Teacher. This successful individual will have the flexibility in background and training to provide a comprehensive educational program to special education students with visual impairments, and/or multiple disabilities. Experience with special education school-aged students is required. Bachelor’s degree or higher in Special Education is required. Must possess or be eligible for NM Public Education Department licensure. Blind and Visually Impaired licensure is preferred or willing to acquire. Will be required to become Braille proficient. Full‑time, 9-month contract. Position open until filled.
Classroom Teacher
The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is currently recruiting for a Classroom Teacher. This successful individual will have the flexibility in background and training to provide a comprehensive educational program to elementary students with visual impairments, and/or multiple disabilities. Experience with elementary school-aged students is required. Bachelor’s degree or higher in Special Education is required and/or Elementary Education preferred. Certification in Vision is preferred but can be acquired after hire. Must possess or be eligible for NM Public Education Department licensure. Will be required to become Braille proficient. Full‑time, 9-month contract for the 25-26 school year. Position open until filled.
Residential Life Assistants
The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is currently recruiting a part-time graveyard, part-time evening and full-time evening Residential Life Assistants. Will be required to provide individual and group guidance services related to scholastic, educational, personal hygiene and social skill development to students who are blind/visually impaired, with/without other impairments. Part-time nine-month graveyard position: 1:15 am to 7:15 am. Part-time nine-month evening position: 3:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Full-time nine-month evening position: 3:30 pm to 11:30 pm. Graveyard shift provides vigilant supervision and assists with morning hygiene. Part-time and full-time evening shifts will be required to become Braille proficient. Must remain awake for all shifts. Positions available for the 2025-2026 school year. Applications accepted until filled.
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist
New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (NMSBVI) is interested in hiring a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) to assist blind and visually impaired students achieve their greatest level of independence. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or higher, current ACVREP certification, and eligibility for O&M licensure from the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED). This is a full-time, 9-month position working on a residential campus with students ages 3-21, some of whom have multiple disabilities. Position available for the 25-26 school year. Applications will be 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 2025-2026 school year. Applications accepted until filled.
Secondary Independent Living Skills Instructor
The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is currently recruiting for an Independent Living Skills Instructor. Duties include the ability to provide independent living skills instruction and career development to secondary students with visual impairments. Bachelor’s degree or higher is required in one of the following: Visual Impairments, Family and Consumer Science or Career/Technical/Vocational. Certification in vision is preferred but can be acquired after hire. Must possess or be eligible for NM Public Education Department licensure. Will be required to become Braille proficient. Full‑time, 9-month contract for the 25-26 school year. Applications accepted until filled.
Albuquerque, Early Childhood Campus Opportunities
No employment opportunites available at this time.
Statewide Opportunities
Outreach Itinerant/Mentor
New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Outreach Services Division is currently recruiting for an experienced Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments. This individual will provide mentoring opportunities to interns in the personnel preparation program as well as teachers newly hired to the state. Will act as a liaison between NMSBVI and school districts and as a resource to school districts that are establishing vision departments. Duties will also include student assessment, support to districts in developing and participating in IEP meetings, case load evaluations, and training. Direct services may be assigned as needed. Required to travel within the state. Licensure as a TSVI is required. Itinerant/Mentor also provides training, resources, consultation and support to TSVIs in school districts throughout the state of New Mexico.
This is a 183 day contract and covers the full school year. Must be eligible for certification in New Mexico and must meet NMSBVI’s Braille proficiency requirement. A home office will be set up and a car will be provided. Position available for the 2025-2026 school year. Applications accepted until filled.
Family, Infant, Toddler Program
No employment opportunites available at this time.
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