The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is seeking applicants for the position of General Maintenance Technician/Groundskeeper. The selected candidate will be responsible for performing various aspects of facility maintenance and repair tasks, moving and lifting of furniture and equipment, maintenance of the swimming pool, and various groundskeeping duties. Although licensing in technical repairs pertinent to HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical fields is preferred, it is not a mandatory requirement. Candidates should possess four to five years of relevant experience in a related field.  This is a 12-month, hourly position.  Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Education Substitutes assist students who are blind/visually impaired with instructional tasks in classroom.  Substitutes are on an “as-needed” and “on-call” basis.

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.

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. 

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.

The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is currently recruiting a part-time evening Residential Life Assistant.  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 evening position: 3:30 pm to 9:30 pm.  Applications accepted until filled.

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.

The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide services for children who are blind/visually impaired and who may also have multiple impairments. Services are provided in conjunction with the educational team.  Master’s degree or higher required, must be eligible for New Mexico licensure. Prior experience with services for school-age children is preferred. This is a 9-month full-time position. Available immediately and open until filled.

The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Early Childhood Program is currently recruiting for a RN/LPN Substitute and/or a one day per week (Friday) RN position, in Albuquerque.  For the 2025-2026 school year.  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 must hold or obtain NM Public Education Department licensure; minimum of two years experience, preferably in pediatrics.  9‑month contract.  Applications accepted until filled.

Education Substitutes assist students who are blind/visually impaired with instructional tasks in classroom.  Substitutes are on an “as-needed” and “on-call” basis.

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.