About this role
Deaf Education Teacher
Project Description: Calling educators with a passion for student inclusivity! Ghana’s schools for the Deaf seek your support to strengthen student learning.
Ghana’s Ministry of Education is focusing on promoting inclusive education where all learners regardless of their circumstances have the opportunity to achieve. The major challenge to achieving this is lack of trained special education teachers. Very few teachers sign up to teach in schools for the Deaf; and many of the teachers who do work at the schools for the Deaf are not proficient in sign language, making it difficult for the children to comprehend the complex concept taught in science and math.
As a Deaf Education Teacher, you will collaborate with school staff to develop teachers’ vocational and technical skills. Together, you also will boost student achievement in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and literacy.
Required Skills: Bachelor's degree in special education. OR Bachelor's degree in any discipline with state certification in special education (general or with an emphasis in working with people with visual or hearing disabilities). OR Bachelor's degree in education with experience working with people with disabilities, including physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychological disabilities. OR Bachelor's degree in any discipline with 1 year full-time experience working in classrooms or residential homes with people with disabilities, including physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychological disabilities.
Living Conditions: Deaf Education Volunteers are placed in urban or peri‑urban communities in the following regions: Eastern, Ashanti, Central and Bono. Volunteers may live on school campuses alongside students and staff. Amenities vary by site. Expect public transport on rough roads and professional dress norms; flexibility is key.
Activities: Plan lessons aligned with student-centered pedagogy and GSL instruction. Teach assigned subjects, including literacy, math, and vocational skills. Support remedial groups alongside Ghanaian teachers. Grade homework and examinations. Design sustainable learning aids using locally available materials. Organize after-school clubs, games, sports, and tutoring. Engage community and parent teacher associations to raise awareness of Deaf education.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as school gardens and creative arts.
Training: As a Deaf Education Teacher, you will be trained to support student-centered instruction and inclusive practices for learners with diverse needs. Peace Corps/Ghana will teach you Ghanaian Sign Language (GSL) to help you connect with and support the students.
After 11 weeks of training, you will move to an urban or peri-urban community where you will collaborate with school staff to assess needs and design solutions that strengthen student achievement and the capacities of local teachers.
Job Highlights: Learn and practice Ghanaian Sign Language with students and community members. Build vocational and academic skills through inclusive classroom and after‑school activities. Experience Ghana’s welcoming culture and the country’s rich traditions.