Stockholm – our capital city with millions of dreams, expectations, and ambitions

We work for everyone living here today and in the future. We are now looking for someone who wants to think big, new, and differently with us – for the people of Stockholm.

Welcome to us

At our school, approximately 720 students are educated from preschool class to grade 9.

We also have an introductory group that works intensively with beginner Swedish in grades 7–9. We have adapted primary school and an RSU group. Our challenge is to increase goal fulfillment and eligibility for high school for our students. For the upcoming school year, we will make an extra effort on gender equality work throughout our school. Our language policy, pedagogical planning in all activities, and our Bäckalektion permeate all subjects and student groups. We have an inclusive approach and hope that you, like us, have high expectations for our school, our students, and all colleagues. We want you to share our core values: Safety, Knowledge, and Belief in the Future. Together with our students and their parents, we are Our School. We are passionate about teaching and learning and constantly work to improve ourselves by measuring, analyzing, and taking action. We look forward to receiving your application. Read more at backahagensskola.stockholm (https://backahagensskola.stockholm).

We offer

Your role

Through close collaboration with colleagues and school management, contribute to the school's development from a psychological perspective. Collaborate, provide advice and support, and information to school management, student health teams, and educators.

Initiate, coordinate, and lead meetings regarding students in need of special support/students in crisis. Be responsible for handling cases involving difficult issues concerning students and/or families. Be responsible for providing support and guidance to staff in challenging student cases. Provide support and motivate students/families for investigation, support, and possibly treatment. Collaborate and communicate with various agencies outside the school that can contribute to students' well-being.

Furthermore, you will:

• Be responsible for psychological assessments, diagnostics, and evaluations, provide advice and suggestions for interventions, follow-up and evaluation, and refer for further investigation/treatment as needed.
• Be responsible for providing psychological guidance and consultation to staff in the school.
• Be responsible for support to students and parents.
• Work with crisis and disaster management and conflict resolution.
• Provide guidance and support to school management on issues related to organization, groups, resources, and handling individual student cases.
• Work on preventive measures and development work in the school.
• Be responsible for record-keeping according to the Record Keeping Act.

Your qualifications and experience

Qualifications

Master's degree in psychology (5-year university education) and one year of practical training, PTP. Certification is issued by the National Board of Health and Welfare (after the psychology degree and approved PTP).

Knowledge and experience of working with students, especially those in need of special support. Good knowledge of the school's organization and governing documents, in-depth knowledge of relevant laws and regulations. Ability to work in teams and collaborate with other organizations. Very good ability to express oneself verbally and in writing. Ability to convey knowledge and experiences.

• Have a very good self-awareness, demonstrate independence and integrity.
• Have a very good analytical ability, be creative, and have initiative. Be resilient and able to handle "unsolvable problems".
• Be able to apply a therapeutic approach, i.e., have the ability to receive and contain anxiety and worry, as well as convey safety and show empathy.
• Be able to manage group processes and lead groups, handle crises and conflicts.
• Ability to translate and adapt theoretical knowledge to practical application.
• Be systematic and meticulous and apply a scientific approach when using tests and assessment materials.

The City of Stockholm works with competency-based recruitment aimed at recognizing each person's competencies and thereby combating discrimination.