Substitute Teacher at Hällsboskolan in Umeå

Do you want to help create the best conditions for equitable education? At the Swedish National Agency for Special Needs Education and Schools (SPSM), we work to ensure that all children, students, and adult learners with disabilities achieve their educational goals. We operate our own special schools in various locations across Sweden. We also provide support to preschools and schools nationwide to collaboratively create developing and accessible learning environments. Additionally, we distribute government grants and develop educational materials. Together, we remove obstacles!

We hope that you, as an applicant, with your background and competence, can contribute to increasing our diversity.

We are committed to making everyone's equal value a reality. Together, we use collaboration and expertise to solve tasks. Developing leadership and increasing diversity are some of the items currently on our agenda. Together, we contribute to sustainability in society economically, socially, and environmentally. You can read more about what we offer at www.spsm.se/ledigajobb (http://www.spsm.se/ledigajobb)

All students have the right to a school that allows them to develop according to their own conditions. SPSM operates schools on behalf of the state. We offer students a learning environment that provides opportunities for participation, learning, and development. We offer meaningful, stimulating, and important pedagogical work in our schools.

Hällsboskolan in Umeå welcomes students with severe language impairment. Our teaching focuses on language and communication. We provide education for students from preschool class through grade 10. The goal is for students to have the conditions to achieve knowledge goals, be involved and active in various social contexts, and develop as individuals. We offer accommodations for students who cannot commute to school every day.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The position involves working as a substitute in the school operations.

As a substitute, you should be prepared to step into teaching in all grade levels and in after-school activities at both group and individual levels.

You document the teaching you have been responsible for during the day and provide feedback to the regular teacher/assistant.

You are responsible for planning the teaching during longer absences.

You are responsible for creating a safe learning environment.

You adapt and design the teaching in accordance with the materials provided by the regular staff.

You collaborate with colleagues when there is a need for support.

You have close cooperation with colleagues and actively participate in the school's contacts with the wider community.

You contribute to the development of the school.

You will also have support from special educators, IT educators, counselors, psychologists, school nurses, and speech therapists.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who has:

• Teaching certification that qualifies you to teach in multiple subjects
• Experience working with students with severe language impairment
• Experience working with children in need of special support
• Experience working with children with neuropsychiatric disabilities
• Experience using IT and media in the operations
• Experience with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
• Experience using IT and media in teaching for the student's development and learning in groups and individually.

You should be able to:

• Translate the overarching goals of the curriculum and the knowledge goals of the syllabi into varied and inspiring teaching for the students
• Analyze, document, assess, and evaluate students' knowledge development and thereby provide the student with the best possible conditions for learning to achieve their goals
• Select alternative, adapted, and complementary pedagogical strategies based on children's needs and conditions at both group and individual levels
• Express yourself well in speech and writing.

Personal qualities:

• You are flexible in your working methods, solution-oriented, and have experience collaborating in teams around student groups.
• You possess personal maturity, integrity, and are proactive. You have good communication and collaboration skills.
• You are creative and open to trying new things to find students' motivation and joy in schoolwork and after-school activities.
• Your approach to students is characterized by a low-arousal response. Alone and together with others, you contribute to creating a safe and trusting environment based on mutual respect and good relationships.
• You have the ability to meet students based on their conditions and needs.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

OTHER

Temporary position. Scheduled working hours 40h/week.

A criminal record extract must be presented before employment.

In the event of a societal crisis, you may be directed to work between the agency's areas of operation based on your placement location.

In preparation for the recruitment process, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We kindly decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance this time.