Eastern Caribbean
Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture
BA in education/related field and at least 3 years of Special Ed. Experience
OR
MA in Special Education/Related Field
AND
2 or more years of teaching experience or working with neurodivergent learners.
OR
2 or more years specialized experience in of one of the following areas: ASL, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or working with visually impaired.
All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:
Classroom teaching experience, especially in a special education setting.
Volunteers live in houses or apartments and take a bus to their workplace. Some housing may be stand alone and some may be within family home structures equipped with essential appliances and furniture.
None
Education
No
Grenada
12
Yes
PCR
Yes
Yes
Conduct an assessment to determine training needs, available resources, and learning strategies.
Develop training plan for the two schools.
Develop or design intervention strategies for students with additional learning needs based on assessment data for approximately 15 students per school.
Develop and facilitate training workshops for at least 10 teachers in mainstream schools on teaching strategies and individual educational plans for special needs students.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as after-school clubs or summer camps.
After a 3-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to an urban community where you will work with the Ministry of Education staff. You will work with the partner and your community to assess the local needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals.
The official language is English, but Peace Corps/Grenada will equip you with Creole language resources and you may work with a local tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community.
Gain valuable, hands-on experience supporting students with special needs overseas.
Become a valued member of the school staff and community.
Experience the warm and welcoming culture and landscape of Grenada.
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.
