About this role
Do you want to help create the best conditions for an equitable education? At the Swedish National Agency for Special Needs Education and Schools (SPSM), we work to ensure that all children, students, and adult learners with disabilities achieve their educational goals. We operate our own special schools in various locations across Sweden. We also provide support to preschools and schools nationwide to collaboratively create learning environments that are developmental and accessible. Additionally, we distribute government grants and develop educational materials. Together, we remove barriers!
We hope that you, as an applicant, with your background and expertise, can contribute to increasing our diversity.
We are committed to making everyone's equal value a reality. Together, we use collaboration and expertise to fulfill our mission. Developing leadership and increasing diversity are some of the current priorities on our agenda. Together, we contribute to sustainability in society economically, socially, and environmentally. You can read more about what we offer at www.spsm.se/ledigajobb.
The Department for Educational Materials and Professional Development produces educational materials and learning tools and has overall responsibility for SPSM's course and professional development activities.
We provide production support to publishers that produce educational materials for students with disabilities. Our own productions are accessible and tailored to the students' needs. We also make adaptations to educational materials to ensure accessibility. The service "Find Educational Materials" guides educators in finding suitable materials for special educational contexts. The department also develops national professional development for those working in preschools, schools, and adult education, with a focus on special education.
We are currently seeking an Educational Materials Advisor for the Promotion and Production Support Unit, based in Stockholm or Örebro.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Promotion and Production Support Unit works with commercial educational publishers and producers to increase access to educational materials for students with disabilities. Our promotional work includes both advisory services and financial support.
To stimulate the production of educational materials in the commercial market, we provide financial support in the form of production grants. Publishers apply for this financial support, which can be awarded for all or part of the production of accessible educational materials. Managing production support involves processing applications and serving as a contact person for ongoing production support projects. The proactive work includes continuous monitoring of the external environment and collaboration with organizations in various areas of interest.
Examples of job tasks:
• Process production support applications and conduct investigations prior to decisions
• Serve as a contact person for publishers and producers
• Gather information and stay updated on research and development to offer relevant support
• Create and maintain networks internally within the agency and externally with publishers, producers, and contacts in school development contexts
• Establish relationships and raise awareness of the unit's mission among publishers and producers
• Describe the needs of target groups and provide support in the design of educational materials for publishers and producers
• Participate in development work to further enhance and improve routines and processes.
QUALIFICATIONS
To be qualified for the position, you should have:
• A higher education degree that the employer deems relevant, for example, with a focus on pedagogy/special education
• Documented experience in educational work for students with disabilities
• Basic knowledge of digital educational materials and AI tools
• Excellent ability to express yourself verbally and in writing
It is advantageous if you have experience in:
• Working in the publishing industry
• Working in educational material development
• Working with students with disabilities
• Government authority operations or managing government grants
• Knowledge of the school’s organization and governing documents
• Knowledge of usability, WCAG, and standards and guidelines for accessibility
• Knowledge of digital educational materials and platforms
• Knowledge of the opportunities and limitations of AI as a tool in educational material production
Personal qualities
You should have the ability to work strategically and possess strong analytical skills. You are curious, creative, and have good collaboration skills with a humble approach. You should also have the ability to work both in teams and independently. You should have experience collaborating in groups of various compositions and sizes and with different professions. Personal suitability and previous experience are highly valued.
General information and requirements
The position is located at our office in Stockholm or Örebro.
We usually hold meetings remotely, but travel may also occur as part of the job.
We want you to have a good balance between work and leisure. Therefore, you have the opportunity to work a portion of your working hours remotely, if the operations allow and in consultation with your manager.
OTHER
A probationary period of 6 months applies.
A criminal record check must be presented prior to employment.
In the event of a societal crisis, you may be directed to work across the agency's operational areas based on your location.
In preparation for the recruitment process, we have decided on recruitment channels and marketing. In this recruitment, we are collaborating with Experis AB. We kindly decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance this time.
The advertisement will be published in several locations.