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From: Sibson, Jamie, CFB <jamie.sibson(a)cfb.nm.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 4:04 PM
To: sdteaching-owner(a)lists.nbpcb.org
Subject: Orientation Center Home Management Instructor Position Posting
Hello:
I would like to ask if the following position posting could be shared. Thank
you.
This is an OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION of invitation to applicants for a Blindness
Skills Instructor (CFB #64122) in our Alamogordo Office
THIS POSTING IS A STANDARD POSTING. 14-day advertisement
ALL applications MUST be filed online at:
https://careers.share.nm.gov
for both New Mexico State Government employees and external applicants.
Applications for this position not filed through the SPO website WILL NOT
BE CONSIDERED.
Salary
$21.96 - $32.94 Hourly
$45,680 - $68,520 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C5
Posting Details
SHARE is currently working on a system update for applicants who use screen
readers. A screen reader is a software application that enables people with
visual impairments to use a computer. Screen readers work closely with the
computers Operating System to provide information about icons, menus,
dialogue boxes, files and folders. If you are applying with a screen reader
and need assistance, please contact Chelsea Talamante at (505) 476-4460.
Why does the job exist?
This position will provide blindness skills training, primarily training in
home management, to blind and visually impaired individuals at the New
Mexico Commission for the Blind Orientation Center, in Alamogordo.
How does it get done?
The incumbent provides instruction in home and personal management, areas of
daily living, to adult and youth students at the Orientation Center,
develops, maintains, and revises curriculum; and creates and provides staff
training.
Who are the customers?
Transition age students and adults who are blind or visually impaired and
who are seeking to become employed, and Professionals in the field of
blindness who are receiving training.
Ideal Candidate
- Individual possesses a Bachelor's Degree with three years of related
experience. Related experience would include in depth experience with basic
computer technology, assistive technology for blind and low vision
individuals, and skills training, in addition to the ability to teach cane
travel, Braille, communication skills, and other skills related to
activities of daily living for blind and low vision individuals.
Minimum Qualification
Associate Degree in Education, Social Science, Behavioral Science, or
related field and two (2) years of experience in a field such as orientation
and mobility, vocational rehabilitation counseling, education, social work,
gerontology, family and community services, child development, home
economics related to families, or services for people with disabilities. Any
combination of education from an accredited college or university in a
related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4)
years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional
pending results.
Working Conditions
Work requires daily organization and management of the home and personal
management classroom which includes a kitchen and related materials; working
with systems and tools for planning and organization, budgeting and
communication skills. regular exposure to personal computers, printers,
scanners, refreshable braille displays and embossers; and requires some
telephone usage. Duties require lifting, walking, standing, sitting,
bending, and crawling. Regularly work with individuals with secondary
disabilities, some of which result in challenging behaviors. Occasionally
exposed to service animals. While this job requires work at a singular
location with weekly assignments on activities outside the Orientation
Center, occasional overnight travel.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all
terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
Jamie Sibson, MRC
Orientation Center Director
New Mexico Commission for the Blind
408 North White Sands Blvd.
Alamogordo, New Mexico 88310
Email: <mailto:Jamie.sibson@cfb.nm.gov> Jamie.sibson(a)cfb.nm.gov
Office Phone: 505-383-2291
Cell Phone: 505-670-1727
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Structured Discovery Professionals Ethics Training
As part of our ongoing commitment to professional development, the TCSD
Education Subcommittee is pleased to offer its annual training session on
Structured Discovery Ethics. This training will explore the NBPCB Code of
Conduct through real-world ethical scenarios and practical discussions,
helping participants better understand and apply ethical principles in their
professional practice.
Topic: NBPCB Code of conduct
Date: Tuesday, October 13th, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Eastern
Presenters: Joanne Williams,
Please click on the link below to register for the event by October 11th,
2026
https://nbpcb.org/guestreg
You are required to register to attend this meeting and receive CEU's. The
Zoom link will be distributed from the registration link.
About the Session: This annual ethics training will be interactive training
session explores the NBPCB Code of Conduct through real-world ethical
scenarios and guided group discussion. Participants examine common
situations involving client dignity and respect, professional competency,
and ethical complaint handling, while identifying applicable code standards,
potential risks, and best-practice responses. The session promotes critical
thinking, professional accountability, and a shared commitment to ethical
service delivery, helping practitioners strengthen decision-making skills
and maintain the highest standards of care.
Registration Deadline: October 11th,2026
We hope you can join us for this important and informative training!
Warm Regards,
Jimmy Morris MA, NOMCT
