SUPERINTENDENT General Description: 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. Required Qualifications:     Master’s degree in education Possess a New Mexico School Administrator’s License or commit to obtaining licensure within a negotiated time period A minimum of three years administrative experience with responsibilities for supervision of educational programs/services for students who are deaf and hard of hearing Fluency in the use of American Sign Language (ASL) and English Preferred Qualifications:   Advanced degree in education or administration: Ed.S., Ed.D., or Ph.D. 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) Knowledge:                Principles, practices, trends, and issues in school administration, particularly in schools for the deaf Curriculum, instruction, and assessment for students who are deaf and hard of hearing Organization and administration in the area of special education Cultural diversity unique to state of New Mexico Residential programming Related services programming Fiscal management and oversight Personnel management Strategic planning Facilities master planning Laws and regulations impacting education – deaf education Legislative and other governmental relations Community relations and statewide outreach Local, state, and national programs for the deaf and hard of hearing Technology applications in Education Skills and Abilities:               Communicate fluently in American Sign Language and English Promote and ensure academic and instructional excellence in all educational programs according to rigorous content and performance standards for all students served Develop and utilize participatory administrative and leadership structures Promote effective parent and community partnerships Maintain general oversight and monitor business functions of a state supported school system, including all budgetary functions and plant operations needs Promote and implement effective personnel policies and procedures, inclusive of performance evaluation and planning for professional development for all staff Assure compliance with all state and federal regulations governing NMSD Establish and maintain effective communications and public relations with deaf and hard of hearing constituency groups Establish and maintain effective communications and public relations with other relevant constituency groups, including legislators, to integrate the activities of diverse interests to attain common goals Negotiate inter-governmental/inter-agency agreements necessary for effective provision of statewide services for children and students who are deaf and hard of hearing Establish credibility and be decisive when necessary in support of the organization’s priorities Develop and implement procedures to ensure quality control of all programs and services Work collaboratively with Governor appointed Board of Regents Be highly visible on campus and across the state Desirable Personal Characteristics:    Excellent interpersonal skills Resourceful and well organized Results and service oriented Application Instructions Please visit www.nmsd.k12.nm.us for additional information about New Mexico School for the Deaf Those applying for the position must send all of the following items to be considered a candidate:     NMSD Application Curriculum Vitae or Resume Cover letter providing personal qualifications, teaching philosophy for deaf and hard of hearing children, and reasons for interest in the position. Five (5) letters of recommendation from professional references Submit application packet to: Ron Ortiz Dinkel Human Resources Director, NMSD 1060 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 476-6301 V/TDD Fax: (505) 476-6315 Email: [email protected] Please mark envelope NMSD Superintendent Search. Electronic submissions will not be accepted. Applications must be received no later than January 31, 2015 NMSD IS AN EEO/AA EMPLOYER