[Hiring] Specialized Online ESL Teacher @The Really Great Teacher Company

Role Description

You are a bilingual, specialized educator with training in visual impairment, deaf education, or deafblindness. You have real expertise — but the traditional school system limits your impact and barely recognizes your unique skills. You are ready for a role that values your specialization, pays you what you are worth, and lets you do your most meaningful work from wherever you are.

The Really Great Teacher Company is looking for a dedicated bilingual special needs ESL teacher to work directly with blind, deaf, and deafblind children in Costa Rica — fully remotely, on a structured schedule that gives you stability. Your rare combination of English fluency, Spanish communication skills, and specialized disability pedagogy is exactly what these students need. This is not a generic ESL remote job. This is a niche, high-impact role where your expertise becomes your greatest competitive advantage.

Qualifications

• Native Spanish speakers required, C1/C2 level fluency in English.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher (English, Translation in English/Spanish, Special Education, or related field preferred).
• Accredited TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification (120 hours or above).
• Holds a specialized certification in Visual Impairment, Deaf Education, Deafblindness, or Special Needs.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of prior experience teaching English (within the last 5 years), preferably as a second language; online experience preferred.
• Must provide a minimum of ten (10) hours of availability each week (including five (5) peak time hours).
• No criminal record.

Requirements

• Sign language proficiency — LSCo (Costa Rican Sign Language) or other national sign language.
• Certified Braille proficiency (Unified English Braille or equivalent national standard).
• Deafblind communication methods: Tactile ASL, hand-over-hand guidance, object cues.
• Experience with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems.
• Post-graduate diploma or specialization in Inclusive or Special Education.

Benefits

• Earn $15 USD Per Hour - Competitive hourly rate paid in USD, giving you earning power and currency stability across Latin America.
• 100% Remote Online Teaching Job - Work from your home anywhere in Central or South America with a stable internet connection.
• Your Specialization Is Your Superpower - Braille proficiency, sign language competency, and adapted communication skills are actively sought and rewarded.
• Free Professional Development via Inspire Academy - Access courses covering online ESL pedagogy, Universal Design for Learning, and inclusive education at no cost.
• Structured Onboarding & Dedicated Support - Our onboarding process and support team walk you through everything you need to teach confidently and effectively from day one.
• Community Through Our Evolve Program - Connect with a global educator community through wellness initiatives, virtual events, and peer networking.