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About the American High School

The American High School was founded based on a strong educational idea. Our guiding star is that “we work for our students and staff to reach their full potential.” Therefore, we work 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 so that students are prepared for an international job market in a rapidly changing world; thus, 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 put their best interests first.

About the American High School, Halmstad

The school is located on the campus of Halmstad University. The school is now in its fourth academic year and has approximately 160 students studying in the Natural Sciences, Economics, or Social Sciences programs. Teaching is conducted in both English and Swedish by a competent teaching team with a strong community.

About the Position

As a special educator, you are a central part of the school’s student health team and play an important role in the promotion and prevention work. You also work operationally to support teachers in teaching situations, where classroom visits are an important part. 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 also work closely with the school management and serve as an extended arm to ensure that teachers and students have the right conditions to succeed. Together with the school management, you are 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 provide support in adapting studies for students. You establish action plans and conduct investigations, such as educational mappings, as needed. You 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 part-time employment at 40%, with the possibility of a higher working degree if it can be combined with other tasks such as teaching or administration. The employment begins with a probationary period of 6 months. Start date by agreement.

Your Profile

We are looking for someone who is a trained special educator, or someone with other relevant education combined with experience working as a special educator at the high school level. Previous experience in teaching is a requirement. It is also an advantage if you have worked with high school students. You have experience in establishing action plans and conducting educational investigations, as well as good knowledge of and experience working with students with reading and writing difficulties and students facing challenges in mathematics. You also have knowledge of and experience with language-developing approaches. You maintain a professional attitude 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 possibilities and always lead challenges and problems towards solutions. You maintain an overall positive attitude.

We seek 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 be part of developing the operations together with a strong team of colleagues, 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, in both spoken and written forms. You have the ability to use a wide range of digital teaching materials and possess solid digital competence.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Warm welcome to your application!

www.amerikanskagymnasiet.se

Application

Application deadline: 30 November 2025.

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

Contact Information

Principal Linn Lenestrand, [email protected]

HR Manager Elin Fagerberg, [email protected]

We have already taken a position on the need for recruitment support in this process and therefore kindly ask for no contact from advertisement sellers, as well as recruitment and staffing companies.