Special Education Consultant

A promising field

Libraries in North and South Holland do not yet collaborate much with special education, special elementary education, or special secondary education. Yet there is much to be done in the areas of language and digital literacy. Our education team helps all libraries in North and South Holland to help (vulnerable) children develop (digital) language skills through the education system (elementary schools and secondary education organizations). It is important that they can build their lives with confidence. We are less familiar with special education. It is up to you to explore this field, investigate opportunities based on what is already known nationally, and build a strong network.

What will you be doing?

It is important that we learn from one another. You will lead the special education learning team, in which specialists explore various possibilities. You will maintain contact with colleagues across the country who work in this same field and exchange experiences with them. You will advise libraries on opportunities to collaborate with special education and share your insights with our own organization and the provincial networks. You will largely set your own schedule, and you may occasionally work temporarily at an interested library to help establish a successful partnership.

You

• You have a college or university level of work and thinking
• Have knowledge of and experience with special education (elementary and/or secondary and/or vocational education)
• Understands what it takes to set and achieve shared goals
• Understands the ins and outs of working in multidisciplinary teams
• Feels the drive to make a difference in society
• Takes initiative and is able to motivate others

We

• We are offering a contract for 24 hours per week with a gross salary between €3,786 and €4,956 (based on full-time) (scale 10, Public Libraries Collective Bargaining Agreement). Plus 8% vacation pay and a 4% year-end bonus. This contract will run through December 2025 at the latest.
• We'll give you a free library card
• They offer flexible work hours and are fans of hybrid work
• We’ll provide you with practical items such as a phone, laptop, and NS business card
• Offer a flexible work-from-home policy with (if necessary) workplace amenities, such as a desk or office chair
• Loving passionate people who want to make a difference in society
• We look forward to working with you to further develop this new role

What happens next?

Please send your application (cover letter and resume) to vacature@probiblio.nl, addressed toErica Vos-Meijer,Education Manager. Be sure to clearly indicate the job title “Special Education Advisor (1).” Our job openings are open toeveryone, and we are always looking for talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Would you like to know more first? Please give Erica a call at 06-41010554. She’ll be happy to help.

The^first interviews will take place during the week of March 25, and the^second interviews a week later.

Equal opportunities for everyone

In the coming years, we will be working closely with our libraries to focus strongly on language, digital literacy, and inclusion. Just like libraries, we feel a responsibility to help people and provide equal opportunities. A solid grasp of basic skills such as language and digital literacy is crucial. You can’t start early enough. To support libraries, we’re significantly expanding our education team. We have seven open positions. Feel free to share them with your network. Together, we can build a society where vulnerable children can also find their place.

About us

Probiblio advises public libraries in North and South Holland. We assist them with research, provide new insights, and offer advice on digitization, HR, and their operations. Together with the library, we develop educational policies and support the library in implementing and ensuring their success. In doing so, we help libraries put themselves on the map. In addition, we transport books and materials. We are happy to do so. Libraries are incredibly important: they connect society.