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Serve where you’re needed mostVisual Impairment Support Teacher Trainer
Education
Job highlights
- 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.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines • North America
In partnership with: Ministry of Education and National Reconciliation - Curriculum Development Unit
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 educator for the visually impaired? The Ministry of Education in St. Vincent and the Grenadines is looking for support with a new special education program designed to strengthen national capacity to support visually impaired students.
In St. Vincent and the Grenadines, visually impaired students face many barriers, including the limited availability of adapted learning materials, assistive technologies, and tactile resources, as well as a shortage of teachers trained in visual impairment education. To address these challenges, the Ministry of Education is introducing a special education program designed to strengthen national capacity to support visually impaired students.
As Visual Impairment Support Teacher Trainer, you will collaborate with the special education staff to provide targeted interventions, such as teacher training in Braille and inclusive instructional strategies. Together, you will ensure that students with visual impairments are not segregated but instead have the opportunity to participate fully in mainstream classrooms alongside their peers.
Learn more about what Volunteers do in country by visiting our St. Vincent and the Grenadines 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
Photos from St. Vincent and the Grenadines
How you and the community will make an impact together:
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.
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 St. Vincent and the Grenadines country page. You can also delve into stories about local communities by reading our blog or Volunteer stories.
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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.
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 St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Review information on medical clearance and legal clearance to learn about the process.
