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Eastern Caribbean
St. Lucia
Bachelor's or master's degree in education or a related field.
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Two or more years of special education experience, preferably in one of the following areas: American Sign Language (ASL), speech therapy, occupational therapy, or working with visually-impaired.
Department of Education Special Education Unit
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Volunteers spend their first week in a shared double bedroom before moving to independent houses or apartments, either standalone or within a host family compound. Housing is simple, often with open‑air designs and basic appliances; many lack hot water, washing machines, and air conditioning, though electricity, cellular service, and internet are generally reliable. Volunteers commute by bus to their worksites and major shopping areas, generally 25–30 minutes away.
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Expand your special education expertise by strengthening data‑driven intervention planning, instructional support, and teacher training alongside other educators.
Develop foundational Kwéyòl language skills through immersive, daily conversations.
Experience the culture and traditions of Eastern Caribbean communities.
Train school staff on legally compliant, student-centered IEPs.
Review student assessment reports to inform accommodations and intervention strategies.
Develop, test, and refine an IEP template with teachers from selected districts.
Create behavioral and academic intervention protocols.
Integrate real-time progress monitoring tools to make timely intervention adjustments based on specific student needs.
Assist with the implementation of IEPs and interventions across selected schools.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as supporting after-school tutoring.
After a two-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to a peri-urban community where you will collaborate with the Ministry of Education Special Education Unit staff and educators to assess the educational needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals.
Peace Corps/Eastern Caribbean will equip you with introductory Kwéyòl language skills and you may work with a tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community.
As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans with a passion for service abroad to work with communities and create lasting change. Volunteers develop sustainable solutions to address challenges in Education, Health, Economic Development, Agriculture, Environment and Youth Development. Through their Peace Corps experiences, Volunteers gain a unique cultural understanding and a lifelong commitment to service that positions them to succeed in today's global economy. Since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961, more than 240,000 Americans of all ages have served in 142 countries worldwide.
