Job Advertisement at the Sámi School Board

The Sámi School Board is a government authority with its office located in Jåhkåmåhkke, including a school principal, controllers, HR, and caseworkers.

The Sámi School is an educational form equivalent to elementary school, providing instruction from preschool to grade 6. The basis for the education is the Sámi culture and the Sámi language according to the curriculum for Sámi schools. The Sámi School Board also operates preschools in agreement with the respective municipalities. The Sámi School Board has activities in Giron, Gárasavvon, Váhtjer, Jåhkåmåhkke, and Dearna.

The Sámi School Board organizes distance education in the Sámi languages and supports the development and production of teaching materials for Sámi education.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

You will work in the school and after-school care. You have the ability to see all students and consider their individual circumstances. You contribute to their learning during school hours and after-school activities. You can observe and base your work on the interactions within the group to develop the students' ability to communicate, as well as listen to, interpret, and understand others' viewpoints and ways of expressing themselves. You enjoy building relationships with students, guardians, and colleagues. Together with other colleagues in the team, you will be responsible for the development, planning, implementation, and follow-up/evaluation of the activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have at least a three-year upper secondary education with a pedagogical focus or other education deemed suitable by the employer. Experience working with students with special needs is an advantage. You have patience, problem-solving skills, and are positive and creative. You are good at seeing opportunities. You have good collaboration skills and an interest in building relationships. You are meticulous, flexible, and attentive to the students' needs, and you enjoy working with children and youth. As we work in a Sámi environment, it is important to have knowledge of and be well-acquainted with the Sámi language and culture. We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. We are looking for someone with documented good collaboration skills.

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The Sámi School Board applies individual salary setting.

Applicants must provide a police background check before employment. Those with protected personal information have the option to send their application by mail or contact the authority's HR officer at tel: 0971/442 08.