Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist

Point Quest, Inc.; 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

W-2 employment

Referral bonuses

Volunteer time

Guidance resources

No non-compete

Job summary

Ampersand Therapy in Seattle, WA is hiring an itinerant Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist for the 2026–2027 school year. This full-time role supports students across multiple grade levels in school-based settings and travels between sites.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid state teaching credential with a Deaf and Hard of Hearing endorsement, a related degree, and strong collaboration and communication skills. The position offers W-2 employment, competitive pay, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in deaf education, special education, or a related field.
• Valid state teaching credential with a Deaf and Hard of Hearing endorsement.
• 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.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in deaf education, special education, or a related field

Valid state teaching credential with a Deaf and Hard of Hearing endorsement

Job description

Job Title: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist

Pay Range: $55-65/hour

Job Description: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist | Seattle WA | 2026–2027 School Year

Ampersand 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 Hearing
• Setting: In-person and school-based
• Schedule: Full time, approximately 8:00 AM–3:30 PM
• Maximum Hours: Up to 40 hours per week
• Starting ASAP
• Grade Levels: All grade levels

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
• 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

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

Benefits & Perks

• Paid sick leave
• Healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Reimbursements for licensing, continuing education, and other professional expenses
• W-2 employment
• Referral bonuses
• Paid volunteer time and donation matching
• Access to guidance and resources from experienced school-based professionals
• No non-compete agreement
• Benefits are available for most positions that are 0.8 FTE or higher and may vary depending on the individual contract and district placement.

We're a small business, local to many of the areas we hire in, and are proud to be women, minority, and therapist-founded and run. We began our career working in schools both as district and contract employees. We sought to create an alternative to working with big staffing companies. The result is a small team of like-minded specialists who are striving to create a company that we would want to work for. Because we are therapists ourselves, we are deeply appreciative of and understand the work that you do. We're also in a unique position to be able to support and mentor those who are new to this practice area. We're so passionate about students that we're often working in the schools ourselves. You might find us doing treatments alongside you!