Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
About The Position
Ampersand Therapy , a women-founded and therapist-run company based in Western Washington, is seeking a dedicated and qualified Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) to join our team for the 2025–2026 school year in Issaquah, WA . We are passionate about making school-based therapy and teaching more rewarding and sustainable. Whether you're an experienced DHH Teacher or new to the role, we offer a supportive environment designed by therapists, for educators. Location : Issaquah, Washington Start Date : ASAP Schedule : 0.6 FTE; days are flexible; in-person Student Population : elementary and secondary
Requirements
- Washington State teaching license with Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) endorsement
- Ability to develop and implement IEPs for DHH students
- Comfortable collaborating with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., SLPs, OTs, school staff)
- Must complete required fingerprinting prior to start
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with students with hearing loss preferred
Responsibilities
- Offer a variety of communication modalities utilized by students who are deaf or hard of hearing, including ASL, SEE, listening and spoken language and/or combination as appropriate to the situation.
- Provide direct instruction to students who are deaf or hard of hearing
- Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs)
- Adapt curriculum and teaching methods for students with hearing impairments
- Collaborate with school staff, families, and other professionals
- Track student progress and adjust instruction as needed
- Support students with additional disabilities when applicable
- Maintain regular communication with families
Benefits
- Competitive W2 pay
- Healthcare benefits for employees working 0.8 FTE or more
- 401(k) with 4% match
- Paid sick leave (1 hour per 40 hours worked)
- Professional reimbursements (licensure, CEUs, materials – up to $250/year)
- Mileage reimbursement at IRS rate
- Liability and malpractice insurance coverage
- Volunteer PTO (up to 5 hours) and charitable donation matching (up to $200/year)
- Referral bonus opportunities
- No non-compete clauses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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