Eastern Caribbean
Ministry of Education
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 relevant teaching experience
2 or more years specialized experience in of one of the following areas: ASL, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or working with visually impaired
Post Graduate certification in Special Education (MSc and PhD)
All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:
Experience working with students with exceptionalities or special education students in a school 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
No
Yes
Conduct a needs assessment.
Create learning resources, including adaptative technologies, tools, and activities.
Develop training modules and materials on teaching strategies for special needs students.
Facilitate workshops for classroom best practices and strategies for special needs students.
Develop personalized development plans based on classroom observations.
Provide guidance to staff on how to meet the individual needs of each student.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as after-school extracurriculars or a movie club.
After a 3-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to an urban community where you will work within the Ministry of Education. 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 professional experience supporting special needs students in a different country.
Become a valued part of your host family and the 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.
