Two Instructors – Customized Program Coordinators

Quality education for every young person

All secondary (special) education schools operated by school boards active in the Zaan region are affiliated with SVZ. In addition, we collaborate with primary schools in the Zaan region and the Primary Education Partnership. We also work closely with the municipalities of Zaanstad, Wormerland, and Oostzaan, as well as with various organizations in the field of youth services.

Our Vision

All young people have the right to a quality and appropriate education. For some students, this means they need extra support. Within our partnership, school boards in the Zaan region work together to provide the best possible educational environment for all students in the region.

The Center for Special Education and Instructional Support for Inter-School Programs

SVZ’s Orthopedagogical and Didactic Center (OPDC) provides support and education for students who have difficulties with learning and/or social-emotional functioning. The goal is to help students return to mainstream secondary education as quickly as possible.
The current range of inter-school services includes: the Knowledge and Expertise Center for Appropriate and Inclusive Education, the Time Out Placement Program, the Zaanstreek Vocational Preparation Support Program, and the Customized Programs.

Customized Program

The customized program is designed for students who are at risk of dropping out or have already dropped out of mainstream education and who need a period of time (three months to a maximum of one year) to return. They benefit from a tailored educational program with intensive support to prevent (long-term) dropout or a transition to special education.
In addition, we help the student with planning and organizing, and work with the student on
reducing fear of failure, building resilience, promoting self-reliance, managing aggression, and developing social skills. We are supported in this by a school psychologist, a remedial educator, and a social worker. We meet the needs of the region, which means we are open to continuous improvement and provide tailored services.

What will you be doing?

As a teacher and mentor for customized programs, you will help ensure “quality education for every young person” at schools affiliated with SVZ. Your responsibilities include:

• guiding students' learning process;
• guiding young people in their development;
• identifying additional issues;
• developing an action plan in collaboration with the student’s current school, the student, and parents or guardians;
• maintaining contact with parents/guardians, schools, and relevant external (healthcare) agencies, and
• contribute ideas on how to provide a good range of inter-school services for students in the region.

What do you need?

We are looking for an experienced teacher who is eager to work with students enrolled in a customized program.

• You hold a secondary-level teaching certification in general education subjects and have several years of experience in secondary education; a specialization in science subjects is preferred.
• You have strong pedagogical and teaching skills and reflect on your actions.
• You understand each student’s individuality; you see the student behind the behavior.
• You are able to motivate your students.
• You communicate openly and professionally with colleagues, students, and parents/guardians.
• You are flexible, focused on improvement, and understand that the work and the customized approach may vary.

What do we offer you?

• A versatile role in a challenging and informal work environment that offers plenty of opportunities for professional growth.
• You will work closely with colleagues from the Customized Support Team and with colleagues from other district-wide services within the OPDC.
• The salary for this position falls under pay scale LC of the CAO VO (up to €5,862 for a full-time position). The other terms of employment also comply with the CAO VO. For example, you will receive an end-of-year bonus of 8.33% and an annual individual flex budget of 90 hours (for a 1.0 FTE position), to be spent in time and/or money.
• Your hours and workdays are negotiable. You’ll start with a one-year contract, which we’ll convert to a permanent position if the collaboration goes well.

Want to know more?

Would you like to learn more about this exciting position? Please contact Rosalie Imang-Deen, the team leader at the OPDC. You can reach Rosalie at 06-57194949.

Interested?

If you decide to apply, please email your cover letter and resume to Renate Haartman at r.haartman@swvvozaanstreek.nl. As soon as we find a suitable candidate, we’ll invite you for an interview. A trial day is definitely an option.

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