Vacant job

International English School (IES) is a leading independent school group with academic results far above average and a diverse and energetic staff. Teaching is in both Swedish and English, and the hallways are bilingual. The language of meetings and communication amongst the staff is English.

IES is one of Sweden's largest school groups at compulsory school level with 48 schools and around 32,000 students across the country. IES has grown steadily and maintained quality since 1993.

N.B. Prior to any offer of employment at IES, a criminal background check is required for all applicants. In Sweden, this is an extract from belastningsregistret from Polismyndigheten and from abroad, this is a record extract from an equivalent police governing body.

We are now looking for a dedicated and certified special education teacher for our school in Sundbyberg. We are looking for someone who is passionate about special education, believes that every student can succeed, and has the potential to reach their full potential. You are interested in developing and engaging with the latest research on individualized learning. You enjoy working with students from diverse backgrounds as we are a multicultural school. You share IES values and believe that a safe school environment is the foundation for learning. As a person, you are independent but enjoy collaborating with others towards common goals and always strive to find the right tools and solutions for our students. Part of your team will speak English, so it is important that you can communicate in both Swedish and English. In addition to regular teaching duties, you will also mentor approximately 16 students in a grade.

You will work closely with the student health team and the assistant principals and be part of the SEN team (subject team for special education).

Responsibilities

• Work with students individually, in groups, and provide support in whole class settings.
• Documentation in the ProRenata platform and in the form of educational investigations as well as writing action plans based on students' needs.
• Work individually with students with special needs and students with problematic school absenteeism.
• Communication with external actors.
• Visit lessons and provide guidance and support to teachers for students with individual adaptations.
• Participate in meetings with guardians and other stakeholders for the best interest of the student.

Experience and knowledge

• Share IES values
• Certified special education teacher
• Experience writing action plans
• Experience working with students with diagnoses and problematic school absenteeism
• Experience in mapping students
• Ability to communicate in both English and Swedish.

If this sounds interesting to you, please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected], or apply through the IES Careers website.

International English School Sundbyberg is a school for grades 4-9 with 600 students. It is a school where teachers can learn to teach, students can have the opportunity to learn, and everyone enjoys coming to school every day. All teachers have the enriching experience of being a class mentor. The school has an international focus and teaching is conducted in both English and Swedish. The school strives to prioritize learning and knowledge. Students learn to take personal responsibility for their own development and working environment and to respect their classmates, teachers, and themselves. IES takes pride in its employees and has developed a method to create a calm and safe school environment. This allows our teachers to have more time to share their knowledge, both with students and colleagues.