After seeking a telework position for over six months, I've come to a conclusion. There are a lot more of us teleworkers than folks who want to hire us.
Research indicates the problem is supply and demand.
The demand for teleworkers just hasn't kept up with the throngs of people seeking telework. Companies that are implementing telework programs fill telework positions with their existing workforce, rarely with new employees. I apply for these jobs normally, going through the typical process. When I feel there is sufficient interest in me as a candidate, I then ask the employer to consider a teleworking arrangement. I explain telework in terms of the company's bottom line rather than mine.