Developmental Specialist II

Posting Date:  May 28, 2026                                     

Position Title: Developmental Specialist II (Early Interventionist)

Reports to: Regional Coordinator, Early Intervention Department

Service Area: varied

Employment Term: 11-month/210 days; Exempt position

Salary/Wage Range: $55,000 – $112,993 New hires are offered up to mid-range, dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Deadline for Application: Open until filled       

Summary

The New Mexico School for the Deaf provides a home intervention program for parents of deaf and hard of hearing children ages 0-6 through the Early Intervention (EI) Department. The Developmental Specialist II providing this service is responsible for maintaining contacts/home visits and working toward outcomes in accordance with the Individualized Family Service Plan/ Individualized Service Plan (IFSP/ISP) under Part C of IDEA.  Additionally, the Developmental Specialist II provides documentation of intervention activities that include, but are not limited to: contact logs, ongoing assessment information, and Individualized Family Service Plan/ Individualized Service Plan Updates.  Resources, mentoring, monitoring, and support are provided by Regional Coordinators and other EI staff. 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned)

• Has a knowledge of the functions of various evaluation and assessment instruments, specific to this work, and facilitates the participation of families in the assessment process.
• Participates in the IFSP/ISP processes, providing input based upon observations and assessment data as well as the Family Guided Routines Based Intervention (FGRBI) and Coaching models.
• Implements a high level of skill and professional knowledge related to deafness, language acquisition, early intervention, and overall young child development in the services they deliver to families and their child.
• Collaborates as a team member with early childhood agencies and providers.
• Plans for and implements content-rich home visits and other service delivery interactions which focus on the language, cognitive, and social-emotional needs of children who are Deaf or hard of hearing, addressing these IFSP/ISP outcomes within a family’s natural routines.
• Provides services to families whose children may have other concurrent developmental differences, such as deafblindness or various syndromes.
• Ensures early intervention services are in compliance with state and federal laws mandates, and standards.
• Maintains a direct service delivery caseload with fidelity and accuracy related to Part C compliance, timelines, documentation, and content.
• Explains a young child’s language and access needs to families, facilitating the communication and language exploration process by discussing topics related to hearing levels, communication and language development, as well as the communication opportunities available for families and their children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Supports a variety of language modalities, as appropriate to each individual child and family language access needs.
• Explains (at times in tandem with other professionals) audiograms, hearing assistive technology, including hearing aids and cochlear implants, to families and is able to troubleshoot hearing assistive technology with them.
• Incorporates curricula (such as SKI*HI) in their home visits which is specific to young Deaf and hard of hearing children and their families.
• Focuses on early literacy.
• Employs and ability to deal effectively with a wide range of people in a helpful, positive, and constructive way.
• Works well both independently and as a team member.
• Is willing to travel to remotely located home visits.
• Works a varied schedule based upon family availability for home visits.

Position-Specific Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience: Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree in Parent Infant-Deaf Education or similar degree required.  Experience in providing home-based intervention to families and their children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.

Other: Possession of or ability to acquire Developmental Specialist II or Developmental Specialist III state certification. 

Qualifications and Expectations Applicable to All NMSD Employees

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.

• Commitment to Vision- Must be committed to NMSD’s Vision, Mission, and Beliefs

• Language Skills- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, and the general public.

• American Sign Language: Proficiency in or willingness to learn American Sign Language required.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; varies writing style to meet needs. 

• Organization- Must be organized and detail-oriented. 

• Analytical- collects and aggregates data for program maintenance and improvement. 

• Continuous Learning- Seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills. 

• Job Knowledge- Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively. 

• Use of Technology- Adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity. Possesses a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Mathematical Skills- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs. 

• Reasoning Ability- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  Ability to think independently, solve problems and work with the whole team.

• Problem Solving- Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works in group problem solving situations. 

• Cooperation- Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts. 

• Teamwork- Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed. 

• Diversity- Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; builds a diverse workforce. 

• Ethics- Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles.

• Organizational Support- Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values. 

• Adaptability- Manages competing demands. 

• Personal Appearance- Dresses appropriately for position; keeps self well groomed. 

• Attendance/Punctuality- Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. 

• Dependability- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions. 

• Initiative- Seeks increased responsibilities; asks for and offers help when needed. 

• Quality- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality. 

• Safety and Security- Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions.  
• 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to drive for long periods of time; stand; walk and sit. Unless otherwise stated in this job description, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. 

NMSD is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We adhere to all applicable laws, statutes, and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities and affirmative action.? As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, family and medical leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $55,000 - $112,993