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Serve where you’re needed mostSpecial Education Learning Support Officer
Education
Job highlights
- 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.
Grenada • North America
In partnership with: Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture
Applications are now closed. View current openings.
Apply by
February 15, 2026Know by
April 1, 2026Depart on
August 31, 2026Duration
12 monthsAbout the project
Are you a passionate special education teacher and trainer? Your skills are requested in Grenada!
Within the past school years, The Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Culture in Grenada identified approximately 500 students as at risk for academic failure based on observations and formal assessments. This situation has been exacerbated due to learning loss caused by the pandemic. At present there is no standardized curriculum that ensures a balance between the academic and life skills of special needs students. The Grenada Ministry of Education is concentrating efforts to strengthen the capacities of educators to better support the student.
As Special Education Learning and Support Officer, you will collaborate with the deputy chief education officer and education officers to conduct trainings for special education teachers. Together, you will strengthen the staff’s instructional strategies to better support students with special needs.
Learn more about what Volunteers do in country by visiting our Grenada project page.
Required skills
Qualified candidates will have the following criteria:
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.
Language: There are no pre-requisite language requirements for this position.
Required behavioral competencies
These competencies are essential for all service assignments and are assessed in the application and interview process:
Motivation for and commitment to service
Adaptability and open-mindedness
Problem solving and resourcefulness
Behavioral maturity and professionalism
Photos from Grenada
How you and the community will make an impact together:
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.
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.
Learn more about the living conditions, including detailed information on culture, communications, housing, and health/crime statistics on our Grenada country page. You can also delve into stories about local communities by reading our blog or Volunteer stories.
Meet a Volunteer in Grenada
Joanne P.
Curriculum Designer
"It’s been a privilege to work with a team that has added to my level of confidence. I know that I will continue the journey of being a more seasoned and global educator to enrich lives wherever I go."
See full Volunteer profile
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.
No couples are accepted for this position.
Application process
From application to departure takes around nine months. Learn about the application process for Volunteer opportunities.
Medical/legal clearance
You will need to be cleared medically and legally in order to serve in Grenada. Review information on medical clearance and legal clearance to learn about the process.
