Eastern Caribbean
Ministry of Education, Human Resource Planning, Vocational Training and National Excellence (Special Education Office)
Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Bachelor of Arts in Education or related field and at least 3 years of Special Education experience, or Master of Arts in Special Education or related field
OR
2 or more years of teaching experience
OR
2 or more years specialized experience in one of the following areas: ASL, speech therapy, occupational therapy, or working with the visually-impaired
All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:
Four years of special education experience, especially with neurodivergent students.
Expert knowledge in strategies for teaching students with autism spectrum disorder and students with other neurodivergences.
Volunteers live in standalone houses, apartments, or within family home structures that are a short bus ride away from their work site.
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Education
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Dominica
12
Yes
PCR
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Yes
Identify research-based instructional kits or modules for teaching students with special educational needs.
Introduce teachers to blended learning materials and resources.
Facilitate staff training on best practices for teaching students with special educational needs, using assistive technology, developing learning resources.
Create a manual on practice adaptations and strategies for supporting neurodivergent students.
Conduct at least 8 teachers training workshops conducted to train staff in use of resources and best practices suited for the current setting.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as sports or a movie club.
After a 3-week orientation on topics such as health and safety and details of the work assignment, you will move to Roseau Dominica, an urban community where 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.
Peace Corps/Dominica 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.
Equip educators with skills to better support students with learning disabilities.
Learn common Creole phrases from skilled Language and Cross-Culture Facilitators.
Become a valued part of your host family and 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.
