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Main Campus
Administration Building

1900 North White Sands Blvd.
Alamogordo, NM 88310
Phone: (575 / 800) 437-3505
Fax: 1 (575) 439-4490
E-Mail: hr@nmsbvi.k12.nm.us

Albuquerque Campus (Early Childhood & Outreach Programs)
NMSBVI
801 Stephen Moody SE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87123
Phone: (575 / 800) 437-3505, ext. 4401
Fax: 1 (575) 439-4433
E-Mail: hr@nmsbvi.k12.nm.us

Veronica (Ronnie) Hernandez, Human Resources Director


Send your resume attached to e-mail in PDF, RTF, DOC, WPD, or TXT format with cover letter in the message body, to:  hr@nmsbvi.k12.nm.us

Cover letter should include your contact information and specific opportunity you are pursuing.

Applications may be picked up at the Administration Building of either NMSBVI campus (Alamogordo or Albuquerque.) Additionally, PDF applications are available for download…. You may open / download whichever PDF form applies to your job of interest; print a hard-copy and fill it in; then return it by US mail (addresses shown above) or in person. Applications may be downloaded here:

For Licensed Positions (teachers, etc.) ~ NMSBVI Licensed Job Application PDF

For Most Other Positions (non-teaching) ~ NMSBVI Job Application PDF

Offers of employment are contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility for employment in the United States*, clearance of a criminal records check, and proof that the person is free of tuberculosis in a transmissible form.


NMSBVI Job Opportunities

ALAMOGORDO, Main Campus Opportunities

 

School Psychologist

Duties include but are not limited to consultation of, behavioral assessment/intervention, psychological evaluation with differential diagnosis, developmental evaluations, psycho-educational evaluation, counseling, family therapy, individual or group therapy, workshops in self-understanding, human relations, communication, tutorial programs, organizational development, parent counseling, vocational development, parent education programs, program planning and evaluation, crisis intervention, specific behavior management, skill training, and transition planning and evaluation within a school-related setting. Clinical background preferred.  Doctorate degree in Psychology is preferred. Background/experience in working with students with visual impairments which may include multiple impairments is preferred.  The position is a 9‑month contract position.  Applications accepted until filled.

 

Occupational Therapist

The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is currently recruiting for an Occupational Therapist.  The Occupational Therapist will provide occupational therapy services in a school setting to facilitate development and rehabilitation in conjunction with the NMSBVI educational team and other members of the rehabilitation team to visually and/or multiply impaired students.  A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy, current license from the NM Board of Occupational Therapy Practice and licensure through the NM Public Education Department are required.  This is a part-time, 9-month contract position.  Open until filled.

 

Education Assistant Substitutes

Education Assistants Substitutes assist with instructional tasks in classroom.  Substitutes are on an “as-needed” and “on-call” basis.   Applications accepted until filled.

 

Early Childhood Classroom Teacher

The successful candidate can demonstrate the ability to provide a comprehensive educational program to students with visual impairments, which may include multiple disabilities within our early childhood program.  Required: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Special Education or Early Childhood; possess or be eligible for NM Public Education Dept. Licensure; must become Braille proficient; must have or be willing to obtain Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments license. Preferred: background/experience in teaching students with visual impairments, which may include multiple disabilities. Full-time, 9-month position.  Position available for the 2010-2011 school year.  Applications accepted until filled.

 

 

New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

1900 N.  White Sands Blvd.

Alamogordo, NM  88310
Voice (575 / 800) 437-3505 Extension 4468 (Veronica “Ronnie” Hernandez, HR Director)

FAX (575) 439-4490

e-mail hr@nmsbvi.k12.nm.us

 

 


ALBUQUERQUE, Early Childhood Campus Opportunities

LPN/RN

The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is currently recruiting for an LPN/RN 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.

 

Education Assistants

The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Early Childhood Program is seeking four (4) Educational Assistants.  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.  Position available for the 2010-2011 school year. Applications accepted until filled.

 

Early Childhood Classroom Teacher

The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Early Childhood Program is seeking two (2) experienced and qualified teachers of the visually impaired (or in the process of training for the VI qualification) for our site-based preschool and kindergarten program.  Experience working with students with VI and multiple disabilities is preferred.  Teacher would be responsible for teaching, assessing and monitoring a classroom of VI students.  Will be required to become Braille proficient.  Full‑time, 9-month contract.  Position available for the 2010-2011 school year. Applications accepted until filled.

 

 

New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Early Childhood Program
801 Stephen Moody SE
Albuquerque
, New Mexico 87112

(575 / 800) 437-3505 ext. 4401
Fax: (575) 439-4433

 

Contact:

Julie Pino – Administrative Assistant

(505) 332-6699 or (800) 437-3505

Fax: (575) 439-4433

e-mail JPino@nmsbvi.k12.nm.us

 

Supervisor:
Patricia Beecher – Coordinator/Early Childhood program

(575 / 800) 437-3505 Extension 4405; or 505-859-0031

e-mail:  pbeecher@nmsbvi.k12.nm.us

 

 

 


 

Statewide Opportunities

OUTREACH SERVICES

 

Outreach Itinerant Teacher

New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Outreach Services Division, is currently recruiting for an Outreach Itinerant Teacher.  This is a 183 day contract and covers the full school year. This position is a dual certification, O&M/TVI position. Must be eligible for certification in New Mexico and must meet NMSBVI’s Braille proficiency requirement.

 

Duties include travel and direct service to students around the state of New Mexico who are being served in their home school.  The Itinerant Teacher will provide assessment, instruction, and consultation to students age 3-21.  Prior experience preferred.  A home office will be set up for the Itinerant Teacher and a car will be provided.  Benefits are available and the salary is competitive. Job description will be provided at the request of the applicant.

 

 

Send resume by mail, email or fax including personal references to:

 

New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Early Childhood Program

801 Stephen Moody SE

Albuquerque, NM 87112

(575 / 800) 437-3505, ext. 4401

Fax: (575) 439-4433

 

Contact:

Rebecca Hurst – Administrative Assistant

(505) 332-6699 or (800) 437-3505

Fax: (575) 439-4433

e-mail RebeccaHurst@nmsbvi.k12.nm.us

 

Supervisor:

Valerie Tiensvold – Coordinator/Outreach School-age program

(575 / 800) 437-3505 Extension 4440; or 505-859-0430

e-mail:  vtiensvold@nmsbvi.k12.nm.us

 

 

FAMILY, INFANT TODDLER PROGRAM

 

Developmental Vision Specialist – Infant Toddler

The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Infant Toddler Program is seeking two (2) Developmental Vision Specialists.  These individuals will provide family/home intervention services that support young children 0-3 years old with visual impairments/developmental delays. Also will collaborate with child’s family and therapy team and support caregivers as advocates for their child.

 

One position will serve the Albuquerque area and a portion of the northern part of the state to be determined.  The second position will serve the southwestern portion of New Mexico.  Must be eligible for a Developmental Specialist II or III license with the New Mexico FIT Program, must have obtained a BA or higher in Early Childhood, Special Education, Child Development, or Occupational Therapy, and have experience with young children who are blind or have visual impairments. Prefer MA level, bi‑lingual (English/Spanish); experience in home-based settings and studies in Visual Impairment or be willing to acquire. Will be required to become Braille proficient.  Eleven-month contract.  Position starts July 2010.  A valid driving license is required and extensive driving is a job requirement.  Applications accepted until filled.

 

 

Send resume by mail, email or fax including personal references to:

 

New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Early Childhood Program

801 Stephen Moody SE

Albuquerque, NM 87112

(575 / 800) 437-3505, ext. 4401

Fax: (575) 439-4433

 

Contact:

Dorothy Small – Administrative Assistant

(505) 332-6699 or (800) 437-3505

Fax: (575) 439-4433

e-mail DorothySmall@nmsbvi.k12.nm.us

 

Supervisor:

Cindy Faris – Coordinator-Family/Infant/Toddler program

505-859-0427

e-mail:  faris1@comcast.net

 

 

Offers of employment are contingent upon verification of individual’s eligibility for employment in the US, clearance of a criminal records check, and proof that the person is free of tuberculosis in a transmissible form.

 

An EEO/AA Employer

*Verification of individual's eligibility for employment in the United States.
NMSBVI postings of job availability are posted in connection with the applicant's filing of permanent alien labor certification if applicable.  Applicants should report to the Human Resource Manager, at 1900 N. White Sands Blvd., Alamogordo, NM 88310. Any person may provide documentary evidence bearing on the application to the New Mexico Department of Labor and/or the Regional Certifying Officer of the U.S. Department of Labor.
Their addresses are:

Alien Labor Certification Program
New Mexico Department of Labor
P.O. Box 1928
Albuquerque, NM 87103

Certifying Officer
U.S. Department of Labor
Employment and Training Administration
525 Griffin St.
Dallas, TX 75202


An Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

 

 

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Last Updated: 12-11-09