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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 to ensure that our students and staff reach their full potential.” We therefore work with both knowledge development and personal development. 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 High School, Gothenburg

Located in Lindholmen, next to Karlatornet, our newly built school opened in the autumn of 2024. Approximately 590 students study at the school in the Natural Science, Technology, Economics, or Social Science programs. Instruction is conducted in both Swedish and English by a competent and driven teaching staff with a strong sense of community.

About the Position

We are looking for a special educator/special teacher. As a special educator/special teacher, you are part of the school's student health team and an important part of the promotional and preventive work. You also work operationally to support teachers in teaching situations, where 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 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 pedagogical assessments, as needed. You also support school leaders 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 good familiarity with compensatory aids and competence regarding digital learning tools.

The position is a permanent employment of 50-100%, depending on whether you can combine the roles of special educator and special teacher. Otherwise, it may be relevant to separate the roles. The employment begins with a probationary period of 6 months. Start date by agreement.

Your Profile

We are looking for someone who is a qualified special educator or special teacher, or who is currently undergoing such training and has relevant experience working as a special educator or special teacher at the high school level. Previous experience in teaching is a requirement, and it is an advantage if you have worked with high school students. You have documented experience in establishing action plans and conducting pedagogical investigations, as well as good knowledge of and practical experience working with students who have reading and writing difficulties or challenges in mathematics. We also see that you have knowledge of, and experience with, language-developing working methods and that you are driven to create conditions for all students to reach their full potential.

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 toward 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 toward jointly set goals. Teamwork and transparency are key principles. You have a strong commitment to teaching and want to 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 emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Warm welcome with your application!

www.amerikanskagymnasiet.se

Application

Application deadline: November 30, 2025.

Interviews will be conducted continuously, and the position may be filled before the application period has ended.

Contact Information

Deputy Principal Evelina Löfnertz, [email protected]

HR Manager Elin Fagerberg, [email protected]