Your Mission

The position involves you as a special teacher instructing a group of students studying subject areas.

Based on the governing documents available in the adapted primary school, you will collaborate with other educators and teachers to plan, implement, and evaluate the activities. Communication work is an essential part of our operations. We work daily with sign language communication, digital tools, visual support, and clear pedagogical methods.

You will be pedagogically responsible for the development of the student group based on applicable governing documents. Furthermore, as a special teacher, you will also supervise the educational assistants included in the work team. The work also includes contact and collaboration with external agencies such as habilitation.

The position is a temporary contract due to parental leave and initially involves a fixed-term employment until December 31, 2025. The position may be extended.

Description of the Workplace

The adapted primary school is located in the industrial community of Ljusne at the mouth of the Ljusnan River. We are close to forests, rivers, and the sea. The school area also includes the primary school years F-9 and Ljusne preschool. Here, the public library and school library share facilities. The two school buildings are from the 1950s and 1970s and have been renovated several times over the years to adapt to the operations.

The adapted primary school consists of eight student groups with a total of about 40 students, from grades 1-9. Two of the student groups study subjects, and six groups study towards subject areas.

Your Competence

We are looking for someone who is a qualified special teacher or a teacher with a specialization in special education or has other education that we consider equivalent.

Experience working in adapted primary schools and knowledge of students within the autism spectrum and intellectual disabilities is advantageous, as well as having good knowledge of AAC (alternative and augmentative communication). It is also considered advantageous if you have good digital skills, including in the learning platform Unikum and in the working method Scen:se.

As a person, it is important that you are independent and have good collaboration skills. We would like you to be the one who initiates activities and takes initiative. You work well with others and communicate and resolve conflicts constructively. It is also significant to have the ability to easily establish contact and maintain relationships. You are clear in your communication, attentive, and easily adapt to different situations, ensuring that the message reaches the recipient.

Furthermore, it is important that you have a good understanding of your role and prioritize the best interests of the organization in your actions and decision-making. You are structured and prioritize your work effectively. It is also important that you understand the various aspects of the work and continuously maintain your specialist knowledge.

We Offer

Your well-being is important to us! Söderhamn Municipality actively works with health, wellness, and work environment. With us, you have the opportunity to participate in one of our free wellness activities, you have wellness benefits, and access to a gym. It is also important for us to maintain a balance between work and leisure, so we ensure that our employees have the chance for the recovery they need. Read more about some of our benefits: Benefits and advantages (https://www.soderhamn.se/underwebbar/jobba-hos-oss/formaner-och-fordelar.html).

In the archipelago municipality of Söderhamn - where Hälsingland meets the sea, we think new and big. We have the will to grow to 28,000 inhabitants and base our daily operations on the needs of the people of Söderhamn as we shape and develop our activities. Together, we make a difference for individuals and society.

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