Special Educator/Special Teacher at Helen School

In this role, you will be part of the Child and Education Sector. Our focus is on the development of children and youth. We work with education from preschool to high school and strive for a holistic pedagogical approach from ages 1 to 20. You see digital tools as a natural part of your workday. We are confident that you utilize digitalization to make teaching accessible and that you are curious about how this can benefit children's and students' learning. You have access to digital tools in teaching and collaborate closely in a collegial learning environment.

As an employee of Skövde Municipality, you are an important player in a team that delivers services and support to our customers every day, all year round. It is in the meeting with our customers that the value of our work arises. We believe in innovation, participation, and engaged leadership. We also believe that every employee has the drive and ability to improve the organization and a desire to develop in their profession. We invest in you as an employee and therefore offer favorable pension terms, wellness grants, and several wellness activities and offers. And best of all, we have room for more.

Skövde Municipality's organization is large and includes everything from care, support, and education for our citizens to infrastructure, maintenance, cultural life, and growth. The work may look a bit different depending on which area we work in, but everyone represents the same employer, Skövde Municipality.

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Helen School is located in central Skövde, near the travel center with good communication. We are a secondary school for grades 7-9 with approximately 500 students, and we currently have over 60 employees working at the school. The school has an implemented operations and development organization that, together with school management, educators, student health, resource teams, and administration, meets the challenges we face in operational and strategic work. Our 6 lead teachers lead the work with our prioritized development areas such as language and knowledge-developing methods, mathematics, as well as study peace and attendance. Helen School has a student health team consisting of a counselor, school nurse, study and career counselor, special educator and special teacher, psychologist, and speech therapist, as well as school management.

If you are interested in working at Helen School, you will meet a driven and competent staff group whose motto is to always help students develop into their best selves and to support each other as a staff group. We want to give all students the opportunity to develop and trust in their own abilities. We work according to our vision "Confidence for the Future".

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a special educator/special teacher, you have a good structure and systematically evaluate your work. You have high expectations for results and development at both group and individual levels and support each student in their development. You collaborate with school management, student health teams, educators, and support staff. Based on the best interests of the entire organization, you foresee and coordinate favorable interventions for higher goal fulfillment, increased student attendance, and safety at school. You are responsible and have good collaboration skills and create conditions for participation for students, staff, and guardians.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who is a licensed special educator/special teacher. We consider it an advantage if you have previous experience in the role. You should have good computer skills, be open to new working methods, and be able to work individually tailored as well as collegially. You are expected to create conditions for each student to reach as far as possible. You have a positive and trusting view of people.

OTHER

To start working in preschool, school, after-school care, and other educational activities, you must show an extract from the criminal record. The extract is valid for one year and is ordered from the National Police Board www.polisen.se.

Those who have not shown an extract from the criminal record cannot be employed, contracted, or received in the organization according to current legal requirements.

Gender-equal and equal opportunities in our activities are very important to us. Different backgrounds and affiliations are seen as an asset. Our workplaces should also be free from discriminatory structures.

Skövde is an open and growing city, with many meeting places. Wherever you are, you are close to nature and outdoor life, culture, and activities for all ages. In Skövde, we are used to a high level on all fronts. Here you can find, among other things, the University of Skövde, the Armed Forces, and Skaraborg Hospital. We have many successful companies and startups, as well as international innovation arenas for industry and game development. Skövde is the city that does not settle for anything less than being at the forefront.

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