Learning Diversity Specialist: Dyslexia Coach

 

The Amsterdam International Community School (AICS) is a growing international school in Amsterdam.  Due to an upcoming maternity leave, we are looking for an enthusiastic, collaborative, and knowledgeable colleague to join our team. This is a temporary opportunity of 0,6 FTE (3 days a week) for a Learning Diversity Specialist: Dyslexia Coach, working across both primary and secondary at both of our AICS campuses. 

Pay scale 9 (min. approximately €3.179, - max. approximately €4.804, - full-time per month, before tax).

Starting date: 6-10-2025

We are looking for:

  • A qualified specialist in one or more areas of student support (remedial education, inclusive education) at primary and secondary school level;
  • Knowledgeable in the area of specialist support programmes for primary  and secondary students with dyslexia
  • Able to analyse a diversity of learning issues and design appropriate individual educational plans for individual and small groups of students;
  • Able to support students with many different academic, social and emotional needs and coming from different cultural backgrounds and countries;
  • Able to support, guide and advise students and their teachers with regards to a diversity of learning issues;
  • Fluent in spoken and written English;
  • A team player who is willing to contribute to the student support team and the school community.

Role requirements:

  • A commitment to the school’s mission to provide community-based international learning;
  • A DUO validated teaching degree and/or learning diversity specialist qualification or equivalent;
  • Experience of supporting and reporting on specialist learning diversity needs in English;
  • Knowledge and experience of different teaching and educational methodologies;
  • Experience in evaluating and interpreting students reports and assessment results;
  • An understanding and knowledge of different cultural backgrounds;
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to function well within a team;
  • Experience in observing, assessing and evaluating student needs at a primary and secondary level

Working at AICS means working at an internationally oriented educational institution with an open work culture. 

In addition, listed below are some of the employment benefits:

  • End-of-year bonus of 8.33%;
  • A holiday allowance in May (8%);
  • Good work-life balance which includes  school holidays;
  • An excellent pension plan with ABP;
  • A range of benefits through the Vitality and Wellbeing scheme, such as tax benefits (through gross salary) i.e when purchasing e-bikes, and joining a gym
  • We facilitate and encourage professional development through high-quality training and education for all employees
  • MacBook 
  • Staff outings and events 


About the Amsterdam International Community School (AICS)
The AICS is a Dutch International Primary and Secondary School. Our vision statement is to be a community where learning is at the heart of everything we do. The mission of the AICS is to facilitate high quality, accessible, community-based international learning for students of all nationalities living in The Netherlands.

The AICS was the first school in the Netherlands to offer the full IB continuum (IB PYP, MYP, DP, and CP). Together with a number of other national Dutch schools we form the ‘Esprit School Group’. 

The AICS is a partly-state-funded community school, which enables us to deliver high-quality education at competitive fees. The AICS is a fully-accredited member of the Council of International Schools (CIS) and offers international education to internationally-mobile students from over 70 different nationalities. 

The AICS currently offers Primary education to students aged 4-11 and Secondary education to students aged 11-19. The main language of instruction for classes is English. The AICS is located in two campuses, both in the city of Amsterdam: AICS South and AICS South East. 

For more information please visit our website: http://aics.espritscholen.nl/home/.

Vision Statement
To be a community where learning is at the heart of everything we do.

Mission Statement
The AICS facilitates high quality, accessible, community-based international learning for students of all nationalities living in The Netherlands.

Please submit applications through the Esprit website before 30th September

The Amsterdam International Community School is committed to creating a safe learning environment for our staff and students.  Reference checks will include a check on child protection issues for all serious candidates.  We will require a police clearance certificate for the last country of employment as well as a  certificate of conduct (Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag, VOG) upon arrival in the Netherlands or if you are already a resident in the Netherlands.

Please be informed that we reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date of the vacancy. All candidates do have equity in the process.

Acquisition regarding this vacancy is not appreciated.

 

 

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Application procedure

Confirmation mail
Confirmation mail

You will receive an acknowledgement of receipt after your application. If you have not received it, please call the Recruitment and Selection Officer on 020 58 54 831. We will look carefully at your application and will let you know within 14 days whether we will invite you for an interview.

First interview
First interview

The first interview is meant to get a good impression of each other. You will receive an explanation of the (school) organisation and the position. Afterwards, you will be interviewed to get an idea of whether you are suitable for the position. Of course, we look at your knowledge and experience, but especially at your motives and ambitions.

Follow-up interview
Follow-up interview

Was a good match created in the first interview? Then we would like to invite you for a follow-up interview. During these interviews, you often talk to other people from the organisation, for example your future direct colleagues. In the conversation there is room for content-related questions from both sides.

Terms of employment interview
Terms of employment interview

Do we still see potential in each other after the interviews? You will then receive an offer containing a salary proposal and terms of employment. Do you agree? Then you will receive the certificate of appointment. Before your first day at work, you will receive all the information you need for a good start.

Employed
Employed

If you come to work for us, we will need a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) from you. The HR department will initiate this application for you. Then we would like to welcome you as a new employee at Esprit Scholen.