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We are looking for a Visual Arts Teacher at Birgittaskolan in Örebro

Do you want to help create the best conditions for equal education? At the Swedish National Agency for Special Education (SPSM), we work to ensure that all children, students, and adult learners with disabilities reach their educational goals. We run our own special schools in various locations across Sweden. We also provide support to preschools and schools nationwide to create learning environments that are developmental and accessible. Additionally, we distribute state grants and develop educational materials.

We hope that you, with your background and competence, can contribute to increasing our diversity.

We work diligently to make the equal value of all individuals a reality. Together, we use collaboration and competence to solve assignments. Developing leadership and increasing diversity are currently on our agenda. Together, we contribute to sustainability in society economically, socially, and environmentally. You can read more about what we offer at www.spsm.se/ledigajobb (http://www.spsm.se/ledigajobb).

About Birgittaskolan

All students have the right to a school that gives them the opportunity to develop based on their own prerequisites. SPSM runs schools on behalf of the state. We offer students a learning environment that provides opportunities for participation, learning, and development. We offer meaningful, stimulating, and important pedagogical work at our schools.

Birgittaskolan in Örebro offers bilingual education in a sign language environment for students from preschool class through grade 10. Our students receive instruction in both Swedish Sign Language and written Swedish. We offer housing for students who cannot commute to school daily.

Birgittaskolan is a state-run special school for students who are deaf or have hearing impairments. The school is located in Örebro and receives students from the counties of Dalarna, Södermanland, Värmland, Västmanland, Örebro, and Östergötland.

We offer our students an environment that provides opportunities for participation and development. Everyone can participate in social interaction, feel a sense of belonging, and develop as individuals in a bilingual education within a sign language environment.

At Birgittaskolan, we have excellent access to various professions in our student health team and to digital learning tools in a well-equipped IT environment.

We are approximately 100 employees working at the school or in our student residences.

Job Responsibilities

We are now looking for a teacher for the middle and upper secondary levels at Birgittaskolan. 1 position.

You will teach Visual Arts 50% of the time, with the remaining time available for other subjects.

You must have a teaching license that qualifies you to teach Visual Arts at the middle and upper secondary levels.

You are responsible for planning, individualizing, and implementing high-quality instruction. Often, multiple staff members are in the classroom simultaneously. Therefore, you should be able to collaborate easily with any student assistants and teachers associated with the class.

We are looking for conscious and challenging teachers who, through openness, innovation, and a holistic view, utilize each student's abilities and competencies to meet a changing world. Changing work methods and forms with the help of IT technology is a prerequisite. It is a given that you have an interest in school development and possess good collaboration skills.

The position is a temporary replacement (vacancy).

Qualifications and Merits

We are looking for you who have a teaching license that qualifies you to teach Visual Arts at the middle and upper secondary levels.

A prerequisite for working with us is that you can speak Swedish Sign Language, as our sign language environment is very important.

You should be proficient in the commonly used programs in schools.

Experience working with students with Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NPF) is considered an asset.

The school also has student housing for some students, which places requirements on collaboration skills with both the residential staff and other professional groups connected to the student's school day.

We have interactive whiteboards in all classrooms, so experience and knowledge in handling such aids are considered an asset.

We value that you:

• are independent
• are skilled at building relationships
• have a high degree of collaboration skills
• have good judgment
• are structured

Personal suitability is given great weight.

Employment Terms

Employment Type: Fixed-term employment.
Duration: 6 months or longer.

An extract from the criminal record must be presented prior to employment.

In the event of a societal crisis, you may be directed to work between the agency's areas of operation based on your location.

Regarding the recruitment process, we have taken a stance on recruitment channels and marketing. We kindly decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance on this occasion.