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Job highlights
- 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.
Dominica • North America
In partnership with: Ministry of Education, Human Resource Planning, Vocational Training and National Excellence (Special Education Office)
Applications are now closed. View current openings.
Apply by
February 15, 2026Know by
April 1, 2026Depart on
August 31, 2026Duration
12 monthsAbout the project
Teachers who have a passion for supporting students with learning disabilities are needed in the Caribbean's Commonwealth of Dominica.
The Ministry of Education (MOE) has identified special education support as a priority to address a critical gap in the education system: meeting the diverse needs of students with special education requirements. Limited human resources make it difficult to provide adequate support across all schools. Additionally, many teachers lack specialized training in areas, such as differentiated instruction, classroom behavior management, and curriculum adaptation. This results in students with disabilities being underserved, which can lead to long-term social and economic challenges, including higher dependency rates and limited employment opportunities for adults with disabilities.
As a Special Education Teacher Trainer, you will train local teachers in the areas of instruction, classroom behavior management, and curriculum. Your collaborative efforts will promote inclusive education and societal acceptance of children with special needs.
Learn more about what Volunteers do in country by visiting our Dominica project page.
Required skills
Qualified candidates will have the following criteria:
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
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
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How you and the community will make an impact together:
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.
Volunteers live in standalone houses, apartments, or within family home structures that are a short bus ride away from their work site.
Learn more about the living conditions, including detailed information on culture, communications, housing, and health/crime statistics on our Dominica country page. You can also delve into stories about local communities by reading our blog or Volunteer stories.
Meet a Volunteer in Dominica
Tajah M.
English Literacy Volunteer
"My strongest relationship is with my host family. We attend church together and regularly share meals. I’ve introduced them to dishes from my childhood, like cornbread and chili, and they’ve taught me how to prepare local foods like saltfish and bakes."
See full Volunteer profile
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.
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 Dominica. Review information on medical clearance and legal clearance to learn about the process.
