Music Teacher or Therapist
New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
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Job Description
The Music Teacher will plan and implement musical instruction for students who are visually impaired, including those with multiple impairments. Goals include helping a diverse population of students to learn music appreciation, vocal performance and/or learning to play musical instruments. Teacher is responsible for providing musical experiences that enhance academic learning, coordinating performances and maintaining classroom instruments.
The Music Therapist will be responsible for implementing therapeutic music interventions to address physical, psychological, cognitive, behavior and/or social functioning needs to students. Must have current or be eligible for a New Mexico PED Licensure in music; Special Education and background/experience in teaching students with visual impairments preferred. Will be required to become Braille proficient.
Full-time, 9-month certified position for the 2026-2027 school year. Applications accepted until filled.
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Serving the Youth of New Mexico and their families since 1903. The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired was founded in 1903 as a land grant school governed by a Board of Regents. Three years later, the school opened its doors in Alamogordo, New Mexico with 21 students, two teachers, and a superintendent.
It is a specialized school which provides residential, academic support, and outreach services to students who are blind and visually impaired in New Mexico. Today, the residential campus is still located on the original site in Alamogordo with a second campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico that houses an Early Childhood Program as well as the school’s statewide services.
Company Description
Serving the Youth of New Mexico and their families since 1903. The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired was founded in 1903 as a land grant school governed by a Board of Regents. Three years later, the school opened its doors in Alamogordo, New Mexico with 21 students, two teachers, and a superintendent.
It is a specialized school which provides residential, academic support, and outreach services to students who are blind and visually impaired in New Mexico. Today, the residential campus is still located on the original site in Alamogordo with a second campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico that houses an Early Childhood Program as well as the school’s statewide services.