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Special Education Teacher

About the American GymnasiumThe American Gymnasium was founded based on a strong educational idea. Our guiding star is that “we work to ensure that our students and staff reach their full potential.” Therefore, we focus on both knowledge development and personal growth. Our culture is characterized by clear rules with care. We call it “Frames and Hugs.” The school operations are organized to prepare students for an international labor market in a rapidly changing world, which is why our logo reads “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 corridors, interactions between students and staff are characterized by behaviors derived from these values. We work closely with students and always prioritize their best interests.

About the American Gymnasium, Uppsala

The school is centrally located in the Luthagen area. The school is now in its third academic year and has approximately 260 students studying in the Natural Sciences, Economics, or Social Sciences programs. Instruction is conducted in both English and Swedish by a competent teaching staff with a strong sense of 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 proactive and preventive work. You will also work operationally to support teachers in teaching situations, where classroom visits are an important part of the daily routine. You ensure that students receive the right support and that teachers have the right knowledge to structure their teaching so that it is 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 for success. Together with the school management, you will be responsible for planning and driving support work 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 assist in adapting studies for students. You will establish action plans and conduct investigations, such as pedagogical assessments, as needed. You will also provide support to principals in school development issues and actively participate in the school's development work. You will support 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 initially at 40%, with the possibility of increasing hours in the fall if the position can be combined with another assignment at the school. The position begins with a 6-month probationary period. Start date according to agreement.

Your Profile

We are looking for someone who is a trained special education teacher with a degree, preferably also with a teaching license. Previous experience in the profession is required. It is also advantageous 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 maintain a professional approach in interactions with students, colleagues, and guardians and have 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 toward solutions. You maintain a consistently 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, responsiveness, 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 operations together with a strong team of staff, and you share our educational 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 a solid digital competence.

Great importance will be placed on personal suitability.

Warm welcome with your application!

www.amerikanskagymnasiet.se

Application

Application deadline: January 19, 2025.

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

Contact Information

Deputy Principal Fredrik Norrström, [email protected]

HR Manager Elin Fagerberg, [email protected]