Special Teacher with a Focus on Intellectual Disabilities

Do you want to work in an intrapreneurship where students have up to 10 years to develop knowledge and values in a safe environment? Then Almby School is the workplace for you, come and enrich our wonderful team with your joy and competence!

About the Position

We are looking for a special teacher with a focus on intellectual disabilities to join us at Almby School. In this role, you will work at our adapted primary school, primarily focusing on subject areas for grades 1-9. The school also has a subject focus for grades 4-9. Currently, there are 6 students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities in the class that this position primarily targets.

You will be part of a team with 4 other teachers and a teacher in the after-school program. In this role, you will work together with the rest of the team to create a good pedagogical environment with the goal that all students reach their goals, feel good, and develop based on their conditions. You will work in an environment where practical and theoretical elements are combined based on the students' needs, where digital tools such as iPads and computers are a natural part. Since there are students with intellectual disabilities and several other diagnoses, both within NPF and medical, it is important to work for a clear structure and to make the learning environment accessible in the best way. You will actively work with promoting and preventive safety work.

In each class, there are several teaching assistants who support in teaching and the students' other needs; in this role, you will be a qualified conversation partner in guiding the teaching assistants in the team. Good collaboration with guardians and external contacts is important. You will work with assessments and collaborate with special educators and others in the student health team regarding adaptations and any action plans. In Örebro municipality, there is an expanded network with teachers from other adapted primary schools that you can collaborate with.

Examples of Tasks:

• plan, implement, and evaluate teaching
• provide mentorship to students and lead the work for the team
• lead/participate in meetings with guardians and other internal and external contacts
• collaborate with other staff within the unit and in the student health team at the school for a holistic view of the work at our school

About the Workplace

Intraprenad Almby School is a school for all students regardless of background, conditions, and needs. We want to be a role model for a more integrated Örebro, where different backgrounds enrich students and where all students are the responsibility of all adults. The school has a service function with maintenance, administration, IT, library, and cleaning that works to create the best conditions so that other staff can provide students with the best education possible. We focus on solid collegial learning and strong student health. We are a school with a strong focus on our two main missions – knowledge and values. We want our students to leave Almby School with good self-esteem, empathetic ability, and well-prepared for life.

In this role, you will belong to one of four units with us. The unit includes three classes with a subject focus, including the after-school program. Currently, there are a total of 20 students and about the same amount of staff. Collaboration also exists with the adapted primary school's subject for grades 4-9, which is part of the 7-9 unit. The other units at the school are F-3, 4-6, and 7-9, each led by an assistant principal. The school is ultimately led by a principal. The school has a large student health team with several special educators, special teachers, school nurses, and counselors, led by two team leaders.

You can read more about our school at: orebro.se/almbyskola (https://orebro.se/almbyskola)

Within the Preschool and Primary School Administration, approximately 4530 employees work. We meet the young people of Örebro from the first day in preschool to the last day in primary school. Together, we are responsible for contributing to creating equal conditions for the young people of Örebro and laying the foundation for a learning process that extends throughout life. With trust and courage, we build our preschools and schools together. We take on the challenges of the future, for the best of every child.

Qualifications

As a special teacher with us, it is important that you are secure, stable, and have self-awareness. You are attentive, communicate clearly, and contribute to a calm and safe school environment for our students. You enjoy working in a team with colleagues but also have the ability to take individual responsibility and structure your tasks. In addition, you easily adapt to changing circumstances and have a solution-oriented approach. You have knowledge of children's development and learning and the ability to adapt teaching based on the group and individual students' needs and conditions. Furthermore, you master the Swedish language in such a way that you can communicate with students, guardians, and colleagues, as well as document what the operation requires. You have good computer skills as the work involves digital documentation.

We place great importance on personal suitability.

Requirements:

• teacher certification with authorization to teach in primary school grades F-3 or preschool teacher certification, or alternatively a qualifying degree that entitles you to teacher certification
• special teacher degree with a focus on intellectual disabilities (IF)

If you do not already have a special teacher education with a focus on IF, you will need to acquire that competence over time in combination with the work.

Meritorious:

• experience working with students with intellectual disabilities
• experience with diagnoses within NPF and various physical disabilities
• knowledge in AAC
• experience working as a special teacher
• training in ICDP
• experience working in an adapted primary school

Scope and Start Date

Employment type: permanent position

Employment rate: 100%

Start date: May 11 or by agreement

Number of positions: 1

Other Information

A probationary period of 6 months may be applied.

Teacher certification with the specified authorization must be attached to the application, or alternatively a qualifying degree certificate that entitles you to certification.

If you are offered employment within childcare, preschool, or school, you are required to present an extract from the criminal record.

Read more about what it is like to work in Örebro municipality at orebro.se/jobb (https://orebro.se/jobb).

Interviews may be conducted digitally. At orebro.se/jobb/digitalaintervjuer (https://orebro.se/jobb/digitalaintervjuer) you can read more about our digital interviews and how you can prepare.

Application

The deadline for applications is March 18. Selection and interviews will be conducted continuously.

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