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.