Learning Support Specialist (on either a part-time or full-time basis)

We are looking to appoint a well-experienced Learning Support Specialist to start in November 2022, as cover for maternity leave.

The Learning Support (LS) Specialist works with students from age 11-16 who exhibit difficulties with learning and/or demonstrating their knowledge and understanding. The successful candidate will maintain a holistic approach towards all learners, and will empower students and staff with tools and strategies to increase student engagement within the curriculum. Based on individual student needs, the LS Specialist will identify and reduce barriers to learning. Knowledge and experience supporting students in the areas of dyslexia, dysorthography and dysgraphia is essential. Familiarity with monitoring and evaluating the implementation of inclusive practices, accommodations and recommendations is preferred. The LS Specialist will work collaboratively with class teachers to support the learning of all students, and will frequently communicate with the Learning Support department members, parents, faculty and/or external professionals to develop and modify individual learning goals.

The successful candidate will encourage an inclusive learning community, inspire international mindedness, personal development, creative thinking, advocacy and resiliency. Promoting student equity regardless of ability and viewing individual differences as opportunities for enriched learning are important qualities for the LS Specialist to possess.

A full description of the role is available in the document Learning Support Specialist - job description

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be:  

• Internationally-minded
• Committed to supporting individuals with learning challenges
• Inspiring and empowering towards our students
• A collaborative team player both within the Learning Support department and across the school
• Enthusiastic in working with diverse students and colleagues
• Flexible and a creative thinker
• A role model for the ISH Community Profile

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Qualifications and/or training in Special Education Needs (SEN) education
• Minimum 3 years experience supporting students with learning differences within a school environment assisting with curriculum and assessment accessibility
• Familiarity with effective teaching practices in developing executive functioning skills and remedial learning in literacy 
• Willingness to explore, identify and implement evidence-based curricular and best practices to enhance student learning progress and assessment accessibility
• Demonstrate personal and professional qualities that are grounded in our school values of communication, curiosity and caring, and reflect the IB learner profile
• The right to work in The Netherlands, independent of employment status, as we are not in a position to offer a working visa for this vacancy

Preferred:

• Higher vocational qualification (Master’s degree of SEN or similar)
• Official teaching qualification
• Experience working within multidisciplinary student support teams
• Experience in RTI (Response to Intervention Multi-Tier model)
• Familiarity with PBIS (Positive Behaviour Intervention Supports)
• A commitment to supporting the learning of all members of the school community and educating our school community on topics related to learning challenges

We offer

We offer a temporary appointment from mid November (or sooner, if required) till the end of the current academic year. 

The position is based on the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement (CAO VO) for Secondary Education, Scale 10. Based on a 1.0 FTE (fulltime) contract, the salary will be between €2.755,- and €4.573,- gross per month - the step in this scale depends on relevant background and experience.

Other benefits include the 8% holiday allowance, a year-end bonus of 8.33%, a contribution towards travel expenses and the ABP pension scheme.

In addition staff are given a number of options for tax benefits regarding trade union dues, the costs of sports (fitness) membership fees, the purchase of a bicycle (for commuting purposes) and a travel allowance (cafeteria scheme). Rijnlands staff also receive discounts on various insurance policies.

We strongly encourage and support professional development opportunities for all of our staff, and as a support staff member, you will not only enjoy working closely with a great team, and all of our academic departments, but you will also get the opportunity to enjoy the secondary school holidays as well! (it may be necessary to be present during school holidays to oversee activities, if required).

Application Process

You are invited to express your interest by following the quick apply link and submitting the TES application form, personal motivation letter and CV (all in English) - incomplete applications may not be considered.

Please visit our school website for more information on our application process, reference requirements, Recruitment Package, FAQs  etc.

Deadline for Applications: Monday, 10 October 2022. Short listed candidates will be interviewed as soon as possible. Please note that the school reserves the right to interview suitable applicants early and appoint a successful candidate prior to the deadline. In case of equal suitability, internal candidates are preferred.

Safeguarding

The International School of the Hague is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices which are aligned to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, and successful references and safeguarding checks.

To this end, the leadership team is required to conduct an oral reference check by directly contacting the current or previous employer.

Furthermore, those who are appointed at The International School of The Hague are required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct (in Dutch: VOG). Your appointment with The Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation takes place on condition that you obtain a VOG. Needless to say, Rijnlands will reimburse all costs in relation thereto.

Additional details

Please visit our school website for more specific information about our school and our mission, vision and values: www.ishthehague.nl

The Rijnlands Lyceum Recruitment Code is applicable and can be obtained via our website/job-vacancies.