Posting Date: 8/18/2025
Position Title: Overnight Supervisor
Reports to: Director of Student Affairs
Service Area: NMSD, Santa Fe, NM
Employment Term: 191 days/10 months; Exempt; Bargaining Unit? No
Salary/Wage Range: $65,628 - $105,561.00 Per Year (New employees are hired only up to midpoint depending on qualifications and experience.
Deadline for Application: Open until filled
SUMMARY
Serves as the primary school administrator who supervises all overnight staff. Works during the third shift (approximately midnight to early morning hours). Has decision-making authority on behalf of the School using independent judgment to respond to emergencies and other situations that may arise. Serves as a mentor for staff through modeling, demonstrating, and implementing best practice in supporting students’ total growth. Ensures the ongoing safety of staff and students. Supports various departments including but not limited to Student Life, Facilities/Security, and Transportation. Maintains records and files appropriate to the positions including incident reports, time sheet information and referral for services. Supports NMSD’s progressive vision, mission, and beliefs. It is anticipated and expected that all functions A
- Facilitates effective communication between the residential program and academic departments.
- Serves as the primary point of contact and takes the lead in handling emergencies including but not limited to evacuations, responding to external emergencies that may affect the Santa Fe campus, and working with first responders.
- Works with the Student Life Supervisor and Lead Residential Night Attendant to make sure there is adequate coverage of the overnight shift if there are absences.
- Responsible for determining if overtime is needed and approving overtime.
- Responsible for approving leave requests.
- Responsible for directing, advising, training, coaching, and counseling subordinate staff and taking and recommending disciplinary action.
- Responsible for the evaluation of subordinate staff.
- Improves the quality and accountability of the school’s programs through supervision, performance evaluations, staff development activities and tracking results.
- Assists management with labor relations and may serve on management’s negotiating team.
- Makes frequent/routine checks of cottages.
- Determines training needed and assists with the coordination of training for overnight staff.
- Communicates regularly with other school administrators concerning staff and students as needed.
- Writes detailed staff and/or student incident reports as appropriate.
- Responds to medical emergencies (call 911, or on call staff to determine next steps).
- Supports the administration of allowable over the counter medication as per policy and procedures.
- Serves as primary point of contact for overnight communication with families.
- Promotes effective and positive relationships with students, staff/faculty, parents, visitors and other community members.
- Meets with parents as needed.
- Interprets school policies to parents and staff.
- Assists the Director of Student Affairs in managing the resources of the residential units.
- Assists with keeping the Student Life manual current.
- Follows the school’s discipline philosophy and utilizes appropriate techniques to support students’ growth and development.
- Administers first aid or suicide risk assessments as needed.
- Performs other duties as requested.
Facilities:
- Maintains watch over live campus video surveillance as needed.
- Do occasional campus facilities checks overnight.
- Communicates with the facilities department as needed.
- Accesses all campus buildings to assist with emergencies and first responders.
- Calls 911 or other appropriate public entities as needed.
- Does basic urgent functions such as shutting off water during leaks.
- Communicates with on-call facilities staff or the facilities departments (security, housekeeping or maintenance) as needed.
Transportation:
- Makes weather-related transportation decisions on behalf of the School and communicates with news and other outlets.
- Works with the Transportation department in responding to early morning emergencies as needed.
- Serves as primary point of contact for sub driver coverage as needed during early morning hours.
General:
- Works closely with the Superintendent and Directors to perform ongoing assessment of personnel and overnight campus safety, security, and other critical matters.
- Handles employee situations and works with HR to investigate employee matters.
- Maintains confidentiality related to student situations and personnel matters.
POSITION-SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and/or Experience:
- High School diploma required, Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
- A minimum of three years in Student Life preferred.
- A minimum of three to five years experience working with school-age students required
- Current Driver’s License
Additional qualifications:
- Proficiency in American Sign Language
- Defensive Driving Certification, Medical Assistant Certification, and Security related certification (obtained on the job)
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
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