Summary
The Superintendent serves as the chief administrative and academic officer of the New Mexico School for the Deaf (NMSD), which serves as the statewide educational resource center for children and students who are deaf and hard of hearing, and for families of children who are deaf and hard-of-hearing. The mission of NMSD is to provide for the unique needs of children and students who are deaf/hard of hearing, their families, and professional partners by providing a comprehensive array of school and statewide programs.
As a school, NMSD provides an American Sign Language and English bilingual learning environment that includes direct, ongoing access to language and communication in and out of the classroom with a wide range of peers and adults. The students are interactive learners who receive dynamic high-quality standards-based instruction in a variety of curricular and extra-curricular activities.
As a statewide service agency, NMSD collaborates with families, school districts, agencies and communities throughout the state to meet the critical language, communication, and learning needs of children and students in New Mexico who are deaf/hard of hearing, birth through high school.
It is anticipated and expected that all functions of this position will be performed in a positive and receptive manner, while helping to advance the mission and vision of New Mexico School for the Deaf.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and /or Experiences: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in deaf education required. Advanced degree in deaf education, special education/general education or educational administration (Ed.S., Ed.D., or Ph.D.) preferred. A minimum of three years administrative experience with responsibilities for supervision of educational programs/ services for students who are deaf and hard of hearing required. A total of ten (10) years’ experience in an educational program serving students who are deaf and hard of hearing (combination of teaching, supervision, administration) preferred. Possess a New Mexico School Administrator’s License or commit to obtaining licensure within a negotiated time period.
Language Skills: Ability to present to an audience. Superior reading and writing skills are required for extensive documentation related to supervisory activities. State and federal reports are integral to this position.
Sign Language: Fluent receptive and expressive American Sign Language and written English skills. (Fluency in Spanish is desirable).
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Excel, as well as various software packages including Microsoft Office.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to think independently, problem solve and work with the whole team. Ability and commitment to represent the Vision, Mission and Beliefs of NMSD as both a school and an agency.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally required to drive for long periods of time; stand; walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
NMSD conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.