Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher (O&M Certification Required)

Job description

Remote Teacher of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing / Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Location: Remote Position: Full-Time | 100% Virtual Schedule: 37.5 hours/week Contract: 2026–2027 School Year Grade Levels: PreK–12 / Transition

Position Overview

TheraPeds Partners is seeking an exceptionally specialized Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) with formal Orientation & Mobility (O&M) certification to provide virtual services to students throughout the school year.

This unique remote position is designed for a professional who can combine expertise in DHH education, accessible virtual instruction, and Orientation & Mobility programming. The successful candidate will support students with complex sensory and communication needs while collaborating virtually with school teams, families, and related service providers.

Responsibilities - Provide virtual specialized instruction and consultation for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. - Develop and implement individualized instructional strategies aligned with IEP goals. - Deliver remote consultation and instruction related to orientation, environmental awareness, spatial concepts, and independent navigation. - Participate in virtual IEP meetings, evaluations, eligibility meetings, transition planning, and multidisciplinary conferences. - Collaborate with Teachers of the Visually Impaired, audiologists, SLPs, OTs, PTs, special educators, and school administrators. - Support students utilizing ASL, spoken language, AAC, captioning, assistive listening technology, or other communication systems. - Provide virtual consultation regarding accessibility, communication access, environmental modifications, and independent living skills. - Maintain accurate documentation, progress notes, evaluations, and service records. - Communicate regularly with families and educational teams regarding student progress and functional needs. - Adapt DHH and O&M instructional activities for delivery within a fully virtual environment.

Requirements

Qualifications - Master’s degree or higher in Deaf Education, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Education, Special Education, or a related field . - Valid state certification/licensure as a Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing . - Current professional Orientation & Mobility (O&M) certification from a recognized credentialing organization. - Demonstrated experience providing both DHH educational services and O&M services . - Advanced proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) . - Experience working with students with complex sensory, communication, developmental, and mobility needs. - Experience providing educational services through a teletherapy/telepractice platform. - Ability to independently design engaging and accessible virtual instruction. - Current background/fingerprint clearance as required by applicable school districts.

Preferred Qualifications - Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) credential. - Dual certification in DHH Education and Visual Impairment. - Experience working with students who are deafblind or have dual-sensory disabilities. - Experience with tactile communication and Protactile approaches. - Knowledge of braille and tactile learning materials. - Experience with assistive listening devices, FM/DM systems, cochlear implant technology, and remote classroom accessibility. - Experience providing virtual transition services focused on postsecondary independence. - Previous experience delivering O&M-related instruction through telepractice.

Benefits

Pay: $75–$95+/hour Guaranteed Hours: Includes direct service, documentation, administrative responsibilities, consultation, and planning time. - 100% remote position - Flexible virtual service delivery - Manageable caseload - Support from both the district and TheraPeds Partners - W-2 employment with benefits available - Professional development opportunities - Bi-monthly pay

This position is intended for an exceptionally specialized professional with both DHH teaching credentials and formal Orientation & Mobility certification, along with demonstrated experience delivering specialized services virtually.