Special Education Teacher/Advisor
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Project Description
A specialist in inclusive education and practices with experience working with children who have disabilities is needed to help implement inclusion efforts in the educational setting. The PCRV will work at the organization that is focused on inclusive education and behavioral interventions, providing special pre-school and school education for the children and youth that require additional support. Throughout the assignment, the PCRV will be developing their counterparts and organizational capacity on inclusive practices for long term sustainability. The Volunteer will also lead English clubs for the children and provide basic English language instruction in a formal classroom setting. In addition, the PCRV will be involved in the development of educational materials for elementary school teachers, teaching assistants and tutors, practical psychologists, deputy directors for educational work, lesson plans and instructional materials.
Please note that departure dates and other details of this project could change because of the uncertainties as Peace Corps and local partners resume volunteer operations. Candidates selected for this position will be arriving in Ukraine together as a group, so while the departure dates for the whole group could change, dates cannot be changed for individual candidates.
Partner Information
Required Skills
● BA or MA degree in Education, Social Sciences, or other relevant studies;
● Minimum 2 years of experience of working with children with disabilities and their parents (either preschool or school-age) in formal or informal settings
● Experience in special education of children with mild-to-moderate disabilities and/or profound disabilities; multiple disabilities including autism spectrum, ADD and ADHD, learning disabilities, social/emotional disabilities, cognitive impairments, and development delays
● Experience in school psychology or inclusive education with different diagnoses: Down syndrome, Autistic Spectrum, Cerebral Palsy, Intellectual disorders, Speech Disorders.
● Experience in working with children who have bio-psycho-social barriers to traditional education methods
● Thorough knowledge of the theoretical principles, practices, and procedures of special education
● Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology on the introduction of international approaches to teaching children with special educational processes
● Experience working with developing and/or adapting teaching materials
● Strong teaching, presentation, facilitation, and communication skills
● Ability to teach basic English language in a classroom setting for students with disabilities;
● Evidence of personal maturity and patience to work under challenging circumstances including flexibility in adapting to local circumstances and constraints
● Experience in the educational formal or informal settings (i.e. the experience of teaching, being an administrator, or a special education teacher, working in an NGO that works in this sphere, etc.)
The Peace Corps embraces and leverages the diversity of its volunteers as a reflection of America's diversity. Peace Corps Response is committed to reflecting the diversity of the United States in the professionals we send into the field to support the mission of world peace and friendship. Applicants with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Medical Considerations
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