An Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Instructions for submitting application

Send your resume attached to e-mail in PDF, RTF, DOC, WPD, or TXT format with cover letter in the message body, to:Human Resource
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; either print a hard-copy and fill it in or fill in the fillable PDF; then return it by US mail (addresses shown above), email to address shown above, or in person. Applications may be downloaded here:

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

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

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.

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.

Lifeguards

New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is seeking applications for Lifeguards.  Duties include: PE swimming classes, recreation program and may include other outside scheduled activities.  Successful candidate must possess current lifeguard certification or be willing to acquire.  This is a 9 month substitute position usually scheduled Tuesday and Thursday with approximately 10 to 12 hours per week.  Applications will be accepted until filled. 

Speech Therapist 

New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is seeking application for a Speech Therapist.  The speech language therapist is responsible for all diagnostic services which include diagnosis of speech, language, and voice disorders and for implementation of therapeutic measures to students with visual impairments.  BS degree or higher in Speech Therapy, eligible for New Mexico PED licensure is required.  Background/experience in teaching students with visual/multiple impairments preferred.  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. Applications will be accepted until filled, please include references.

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 2023-2024 school year.  Position open until filled.

Plant Operations Foreman

New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is seeking applications for Plant Operations Foreman.  Duties include: supervising all plant operations for NMSBVI grounds, physical plant, and buildings.  Inspects buildings, grounds, and equipment and makes recommendations to Plant Operations Manager, coordinates maintenance work orders, responsible for the coordination and oversight of Public School Facility Authority requirements and directs workers engaged in ground maintenance activities as well as other departments.  Journeyman license required and supervisory experience; or two to five years related experience and/or training.  This is a 12-month year round position.  Applications will be 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 2023-2024 school year. Applications accepted until filled. 

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

New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
1900 N. White Sands Blvd.
Alamogordo, NM 88310
Voice (575/800) 437-3505 Ext. 4468 (Veronica “Ronnie” Hernandez, HR Director)
FAX 1 (575) 439-4490
Email: Human Resource

Albuquerque, Early Childhood Campus Opportunities

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 2022-2023 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.

Early Childhood Classroom Teacher

The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Early Childhood Program is seeking an experienced and qualified teacher of the visually impaired (TVI) for our site-based preschool and kindergarten program in Albuquerque.  Early Childhood experience is required.  BA is required.  Either a Special Education or Pre-K teacher license is required.  TVI licensure is preferred or willing to acquire one is required.  Teacher would be responsible for teaching, assessing and monitoring a classroom of VI and/or multiply impaired students.  Will be required to become Braille proficient.  Full‑time, 9-month contract for the 2023-2024 school year.  Applications accepted until filled.

New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Early Childhood Program
801 Stephen Moody SE
Albuquerque, NM 87123
Phone: (575/800) 437-3505, ext. 4401
Fax: 1 (505) 291-5456

Contact:
Tiffany Múnera – Administrative Assistant
(505) 271-3060 or (800) 437-3505, ext. 3062
Fax: (505) 291-5456
Email: Tiffany Múnera

Supervisor:
Paul Kilman – Coordinator/Early Childhood program
(505) 271-3060 or 505-859-0031
Email: Paul Kilman

Outreach Itinerant/Mentorship Support Services

Statewide Opportunities

Outreach Services:

No available positions at this time. 

New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
1900 N. White Sands Blvd.
Alamogordo, NM 88310
Phone: (575/800) 437-3505, ext. 4432
Fax: 1 (575) 439-4490

Supervisor:
Julie Johnson – Coordinator/Outreach School-age program
(575) 439-4432 or 575-430-7806
Email:Julie Johnson

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 individual will provide family/home intervention services that support young children 0-3 years old with visual impairments/developmental delays.   Collaboration and team work with the child’s family and therapy team is an intricate part of the job.

This position will serve primarily the Las Cruces and Southwestern areas 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 related service provider, Teacher of the Visually Impaired or Orientation and Mobility certification and have experience working 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.  A valid driver’s license is required and extensive driving is a job requirement.  Applications accepted until filled.

New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Early Childhood Program
801 Stephen Moody SE
Albuquerque, NM 87123
Phone: (575/800) 437-3505, ext. 4401
Fax: 1 (505) 291-5456

Contact:
Dorothy Small – Administrative Assistant
(505) 271-3060 or (800) 437-3505, ext. 3066
Fax: (505) 291-5456
Email: Dorothy Small

Supervisor:
Julie Maner – Coordinator/Birth-Three program
505-859-0646
Email: Julie Maner

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