Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist

Ampersand Therapy; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer matching

Licensing reimbursements

Continued education reimbursements

Referral bonuses

Paid volunteer time

Job summary

Ampersand Therapy is hiring an itinerant Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist for the 2026–2027 school year in the Seattle WA area. This is an in-person, school-based, full-time role, with a schedule roughly 8:00 AM–3:30 PM and travel between assigned school sites.

You will provide specialized instruction, assess communication and academic needs, develop IEPs, adapt materials, and collaborate with families, interpreters, audiologists, and teachers to ensure access for students who are deaf or

Qualifications

• Valid state teaching credential with a Deaf and Hard of Hearing endorsement.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in deaf education, special education, or a related field.
• Experience supporting students across multiple grade levels preferred.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel between school sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction and support to students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Assess students’ communication, language, academic, and accessibility needs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Adapt curriculum and classroom materials to support student access.
• Consult with general education teachers and school teams regarding accommodations.
• Support the use of hearing technology, assistive devices, and communication systems.
• Collaborate with families, interpreters, audiologists, and related service providers.
• Maintain accurate progress notes, service records, and educational documentation.
• Travel between assigned school sites as needed.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Travel between sites

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in deaf education or special education

Job description

Job Title:Deaf and Hard of Hearing SpecialistPay Range:$55-65/hourJob Description:Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist | Seattle WA | 2026–2027 School YearAmpersand Therapy is hiring an itinerant Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Specialist for the 2026–2027 school year in the Seattle WA area. We are a women- and therapist-founded company that values collaboration, professional support, and meaningful work with students and school communities.Job Highlights:Position: Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of HearingSetting: In-person and school-basedSchedule: Full time, approximately 8:00 AM–3:30 PMMaximum Hours: Up to 40 hours per weekDates: August 27, 2026–June 19, 2027Grade Levels: All grade levelsResponsibilities:Provide specialized instruction and support to students who are deaf or hard of hearingAssess students’ communication, language, academic, and accessibility needsDevelop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education ProgramsAdapt curriculum and classroom materials to support student accessConsult with general education teachers and school teams regarding accommodationsSupport the use of hearing technology, assistive devices, and communication systemsCollaborate with families, interpreters, audiologists, and related service providersMaintain accurate progress notes, service records, and educational documentationTravel between assigned school sites as neededQualifications:Valid state teaching credential with a Deaf and Hard of Hearing endorsementBachelor’s or master’s degree in deaf education, special education, or a related fieldExperience supporting students across multiple grade levels preferredStrong collaboration, communication, and organizational skillsAbility to travel between school sitesBenefits & PerksPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts401(k) with employer matchingReimbursements for licensing, continuing education, and other professional expensesW-2 employmentReferral bonusesPaid volunteer time and donation matchingAccess to guidance and resources from experienced school-based professionalsNo non-compete agreementBenefits are available for most positions that are 0.8 FTE or higher and may vary depending on the individual contract and district placement.