Eastern Caribbean
Ministry of Education and National Reconciliation - Curriculum Development Unit
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:
Teacher certification and expertise in working with students with special needs in an inclusive environment.
Experience working with parents, families, and caregivers to support their children.
Knowledge and experience in various areas of visual impairment and assistive technology.
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.
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Education
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St. Vincent & The Grenadines
12
Yes
PCR
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Yes
Develop training and adaptation of school environment plans based on a needs assessment.
Plan learning and teaching programs for visually impaired students based on functional vision assessments.
Develop and facilitate trainings for teachers to provide direct instructional services for students.
Create appropriate teaching and learning resources to enhance lesson planning and delivery for visually impaired 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 3-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to a new 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 St. Vincent and the Grenadines 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.
Exchange knowledge with special education staff overseas.
Gain valuable professional experience working with educational systems and education for the Blind.
Experience the warm and welcoming culture and landscape of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
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.
