Deaf & Hard of Hearing Specialist — School-Based Educator

Ampersand Therapy LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 75,768 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Health insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Licensing reimbursements

Referral bonuses

Paid volunteer time

Donation matching

Job summary

Ampersand Therapy LLC in Seattle seeks a Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist for the 2026–2027 school year. The itinerant role supports students across multiple school sites in-person.

You will deliver specialized instruction, assess communication needs, develop and monitor IEPs, adapt materials, and collaborate with families, interpreters, audiologists, and school teams. This position offers a collaborative, supportive environment with strong district partnerships.

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 related field.
• 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

Organizational skills

Travel between sites

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Deaf Education

Job description

Ampersand Therapy LLC in Seattle seeks a Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist for the 2026–2027 school year. The itinerant role supports students across multiple school sites in-person.

You will deliver specialized instruction, assess communication needs, develop and monitor IEPs, adapt materials, and collaborate with families, interpreters, audiologists, and school teams. This position offers a collaborative, supportive environment with strong district partnerships.