Statewide Educational Consultant

Summary

The Statewide Educational Consultant serves as a subject-matter expert in the education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D/HH) students, providing training, technical assistance, and guidance to schools, districts, and families across New Mexico. Rather than serving as direct instructional staff, the Consultant supports educational teams through classroom observation, coaching, IEP collaboration, evaluation coordination, and professional learning to strengthen instructional practices, communication access, and language development for D/HH students. The Consultant also helps families navigate educational systems and access available resources.

It is anticipated and expected that all functions of this position will be performed in a positive and respectful manner, with a strong focus on advancing the mission and vision of New Mexico School for the Deaf. The duties and competencies listed are comprehensive yet not all inclusive of this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned)

• Serve as a subject-matter expert in D/HH education for students ages 3–22, applying specialized knowledge of language development, literacy, communication modalities, special education law, and instructional design. 

• Demonstrate expertise in multimodal teaching approaches, prioritizing each student’s individual communication and language needs across educational settings. 

• Support educational teams through classroom observation, data-informed feedback, instructional coaching, and written recommendations to enhance communication access, language development, and instructional practices for D/HH students. 

• Collaborate with school-based teams and Outreach multidisciplinary staff, including Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), Educational Interpreters, and ASL Mentors, to support coordinated and comprehensive services. 

• Participate in IEP meetings, providing guidance, instructional recommendations, and developing Communication Consideration Addendums or related documentation as appropriate. 

• Coordinate student evaluation services with families, school teams, and NMSD to support informed educational planning. 

• Provide student-specific and program-level consultation to assigned Local Education Agencies (LEAs). 

• Support families in navigating educational systems, understanding special education processes, and accessing NMSD and community-based resources. 

• Design, plan, and facilitate professional learning opportunities, including statewide trainings, workshops, and conferences for educators, families, and students; some activities may occur in evenings or weekends. 

• Maintain professional, collaborative relationships with school personnel, families, and NMSD colleagues while modeling best practices in communication and teamwork. 

• Maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license and the ability to travel statewide, including overnight travel, as required. 

Position-Specific Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Deaf Education or related field required. Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience or closely related professional experience working with deaf and/or hard of hearing students.  

Valid New Mexico Teacher Licensure required, or ability to obtain appropriate NM licensure.  

General Qualifications and Expectations: 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. Has 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 : $65,628 - $105,561