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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Shields, Danette <<a href="mailto:DanetteShields@nmsbvi.k12.nm.us">DanetteShields@nmsbvi.k12.nm.us</a>> <br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, March 4, 2024 2:03 PM<br><b>Subject:</b> NMSBVI Job announcements<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:15.6pt;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black'>Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist</span></b><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black'>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 24-25 school year. This is an in person position for the Alamogordo campus. Applications will be accepted until filled.</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Transition Services Coordinator</span></b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Duties include the ability to provide individualized and/or group services in developing transition plans to include career development, employment preparation, self-determination development, vocational assessment, accessing statewide resources, and integration in the workplace community to students Pre-K to 12 with visual impairments and multiple disabilities. Master’s degree in related areas such as special education teaching, counseling, vocational rehabilitation, etc. Training or experience in special education, with school to work initiatives and/or with the blind and visually impaired student population, is preferred. NM Public Education Department licensure required. Will be required to become Braille proficient, visual impairment coursework may be required. Full‑time contract for the 2024-2025 school year. This is an in person position for the Alamogordo campus. Applications accepted until filled. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Administrative Assistant</span></b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Outreach Department located in Alamogordo is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Outreach Program. The Outreach Program provides support and consultation to school districts within New Mexico. This individual will be responsible for filing, data base entry, record keeping, purchase requisitions, support to Outreach consultants and overall office organization. Excellent computer skills are required. Office related experience is required, and some travel is required. Must be flexible, self-motivated, and creative. This is an in person position for the Alamogordo campus. Applications accepted until filled.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Classroom Teacher<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>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 position for the 2024-2025 school year. This is an in person position for the Alamogordo campus. Position open until filled.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Teacher for the Visually Impaired</span></b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><a name="_Hlk129884266"><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Maintenance Technician</span></b></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk129884266'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk129884266'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is seeking applications for Maintenance Technician. Duties include: performing all aspects of facility maintenance and repair, moving and lifting furniture and equipment, swimming pool maintenance. Licensing in technical repairs specific to plumbing, mechanical and electrical fields is preferred, but not required and/or four to five years’ experience in a related field. 12 month, hourly position. Applications will be accepted until filled. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk129884266'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;page-break-after:avoid'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>1900 N. White Sands Blvd.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Alamogordo, New Mexico 88310<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Voice: (575) 437-3505, (800) 437-3505<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Fax (575) 439-4411<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Email: </span></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:hr@nmsbvi.k12.nm.us">hr@nmsbvi.k12.nm.us</a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:15.6pt;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:15.6pt;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>