Vacant job

Ängsmogården is located about 8 kilometers southeast of Östersund city center and has approximately 176 students in grades F-6. The school is situated close to an outdoor and forest area, making it easy to go on excursions with students. In winter, there are both ice rinks and ski trails nearby. In summer, the ice rink transforms into a football field. The school and after-school center have many opportunities to utilize several facilities for activities.

Our school is a workplace where we put the student in focus. Everyone should feel involved, responsible, respected, and safe. At Ängsmogården, we have a positive view of students and high expectations. Collegial learning is central to the school where we learn from and with each other to develop the operations.

Our goal is to, together with guardians and students, create a good operation with a high level of knowledge and great social competence, providing our students with the best conditions to succeed in life. Together we can make a difference every day.

Your new job

As a special education teacher at Ängsmogården, you will work both individually, in groups, and in classes with students in need of extra adjustments and special support. You will collaborate with other staff at the school such as after-school teachers, subject teachers, and class teachers, as well as personnel in the student health team. You will contribute your special educational expertise by collaborating with students and staff. You will be part of a special education team and the student health team.

Common tasks

You actively contribute to the analysis and systematic development of the operations towards our goals of safety, well-being, and knowledge.

You provide knowledge about learning for students who need extra adjustments and special support.

Together with others in the student health team, you collaborate with staff, guardians, and external actors to ensure that all students have good conditions for learning.

Together with staff and others in the student health team, you remove obstacles in teaching and create a good learning environment.

Competencies

Requirements

• Licensed special education teacher.
• Good knowledge of Swedish in both spoken and written form.
• Computer skills.
• Good knowledge of the school’s governing documents and the ability to implement them in daily work.

Meritorious

• It is advantageous if you have worked with digital systems aimed at schools, e.g., IST, ProReNata.
• Previous experience as a special education teacher.
• Experience working with students with NPF.

We are looking for you..

Who has a good empathetic ability and can meet students in a respectful and safe manner. You have a holistic view and understand how students' learning, social development, and daily life are interconnected. Furthermore, you are proactive in your work to create meaningful activities and solve situations that arise.

You collaborate well with others and create an open and positive climate in the work team. You demonstrate personal maturity and confidence in your actions and handle challenging situations professionally. You stand behind the values of the operation and are loyal to decisions made, creating stability and trust.

We also see that you are stable, maintain calm in various situations, and function as a safe adult for the students. To be suitable for this position, it is important that you are structured and can plan, organize, and carry out your work in a clear and orderly manner.

Start date: January 2026

The recruitment process

In this recruitment, we will ask you for an extract from the criminal record register.

Interviews may take place on an ongoing basis. We ask that you attach your CV and cover letter to your application. Grades/certificates do not need to be sent with the application. We will ask you to provide them if it becomes relevant for an interview.

Östersund Municipality has considered the choice of advertising channels before advertising and therefore requests no calls from recruitment firms and ad sellers.

What do we offer?

Östersund Municipality offers you benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation exchange, wellness grants, or wellness hours. Through our benefits portal, you can access independent pension advice and a variety of discounts and offers. You can also receive quick and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and economists, through the Employee Support service. You can read more about our benefits on our website: https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html (https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html)

About the Department of Children and Education

Change the world for real! Working with all children and youth in Östersund means being part of building society and changing our world, both globally and locally. It is important. For real. Here we work with preschool, primary school, and adapted primary school.