Statewide Educational Consultant

Statewide Educational Consultant

NM School for the Deaf Statewide Outreach - Santa Fe, New Mexico
This job is also posted in NM SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

Job : 5539735

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Feb 23, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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.

• 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.

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

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

• 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 -…