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Special Education Teacher

About the American Gymnasium The American Gymnasium was founded based on a strong pedagogical idea. Our guiding star is that “we work for our students and employees to reach their full potential.” We therefore work with both knowledge development and personal development. Our culture is characterized by clear rules of conduct with care. We call it “Frames and Hugs.” The school operations are organized so that students are prepared for an international labor market in a rapidly changing world, and in our logo, one can read “Get ready for the world.”

Everything that happens at the school is based on our four core values: Courage, Kindness, Knowledge & Curiosity, and Grit. In classrooms and hallways, meetings between students and staff are characterized by behaviors derived from these values. We work closely with students and always put their best interests first.

About the American Gymnasium, Stockholm - Essingen

- The school is now in its fourth academic year.

- The school has approximately 560 students studying in the Natural Science and Technology Program, the Business Program, or the Social Science Program.

- The school is characterized by a competent teaching staff and a strong community.

About the Position

As a special education teacher, you will work as part of the school's student health team and be an important part of the promotional and preventive work. You will also work operationally to support teachers in teaching situations, where for example, classroom visits are an important part on a daily basis. You ensure that students receive the right support and that teachers have the right knowledge to structure their teaching so that it becomes accessible to all students.

You will also work closely with the school management and be an extended arm in ensuring that teachers and students have the right conditions to succeed. Together with the school management, you will be responsible for planning and driving the work regarding support at the individual, group, and organizational levels, as well as for students in need of special support. In collaboration with teachers and guardians, you will provide support in adapting studies for students. You will establish action plans and conduct investigations, such as pedagogical mapping, as needed. You will also support principals in school development issues and actively participate in the school's development work. You will assist students with structure, planning, and study techniques. We expect you to have a good familiarity with compensatory aids and competence regarding digital learning tools.

The position is a permanent employment at 80%, with an initial probationary period of 6 months. Start date according to agreement.

Your Profile

We are looking for someone who is a qualified special education teacher, preferably with a teaching license. Previous experience in the profession is required. It is also an advantage if you have worked with high school students. You have experience in establishing action plans and conducting pedagogical investigations, as well as good knowledge of and experience working with students with reading and writing difficulties. You also have knowledge of and experience with language-developing methods. You have a professional approach in your interactions with students, colleagues, and guardians and a good understanding of people's different circumstances. You find it easy to collaborate and create good working relationships with a coaching and guiding approach. As a person, you are solution-oriented. You see opportunities and always lead challenges and problems towards solutions. You have an overall positive attitude.

We are looking for someone who leads in line with our motto “Frames & Hugs,” which means clear leadership and clear rules combined with strong care for each student. With your energy, attentiveness, and perseverance, you easily engage and create participation towards jointly set goals. Teamwork and transparency are key principles. You have a strong commitment to teaching and want to help develop the organization together with a strong team of employees, and you share our pedagogical vision:

https://www.amerikanskagymnasiet.se/om-skolan/tankar-om-skola/ (https://www.amerikanskagymnasiet.se/om-skolan/tankar-om-skola/).

You are expected to have good communication skills in both Swedish and English, both spoken and written. You have the ability to use a wide range of digital teaching materials and possess solid digital competence.

Great importance will be placed on personal suitability.

Warm welcome with your application!

www.amerikanskagymnasiet.se

Application

Application deadline: August 15, 2025.

Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the application period has ended.

Contact Information

HR Manager / Acting Personnel Manager Elin Fagerberg, [email protected], 0760-274394