Vacant job

We offer you

A meaningful and developmental assignment in a school where collaboration, the student's best interest, and professional development are at the center. You will become an important part of the school's pedagogical work and student health services, with the opportunity to influence and develop support structures for students and school routines. Here, you will meet dedicated colleagues, an engaged school leadership, and an organization that values special educational needs competence.

You will work in a principal's area with three schools, based at Elmsta School, with special responsibility for students in grades three to six. You will be part of a student health team consisting of a school nurse, school counselor, school psychologist, and together there are three special needs teachers who collaborate.

We offer a wide range of benefits related to activities, well-being, insurance, and pension: Our Benefits (#)

The Assignment

As a special needs teacher, you work to support students in need of assistance, individually, in small groups, and in the classroom. The assignment involves:

• planning, implementing, and following up on special educational interventions
• conducting pedagogical assessments and contributing to additional adjustments and special support
• mentoring teachers in the classroom based on leadership and stimulation
• participating in the work with action plans, follow-up, and evaluation
• collaborating closely with teachers, student health services, and school leadership
• contributing to the school's preventive and promoting work
• being part of the school's safety team

Challenges and Opportunities

You will encounter students with varying needs and prerequisites, which requires flexibility, structure, and good analytical skills. At the same time, the assignment offers great opportunities to make a difference in students' learning and development. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the school's joint development work and to strengthen the accessibility and quality of teaching.

What you need to bring with you

Requirements

• licensed teacher with a special needs teacher degree

Merits:

• have good knowledge of and experience working with students in need of special support
• special needs teacher degree with a focus on reading and writing
• have the ability to analyze students' learning and adapt teaching based on needs
• have good collaboration skills and a professional approach
• express yourself well in spoken and written Swedish

We are looking for you who have the competence to contribute to our operations regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, age, ethnic affiliation, religion or other belief, sexual orientation, or disability.

Norrtälje Municipality is part of a Finnish administrative area, and we view it positively if you are Finnish-speaking or if you know any of the minority languages or other languages.

Welcome to us

Elmsta School is located in the community of Älmsta north of Norrtälje. The school is one of three schools in the Väddö principal's area, which consists of Grisslehamn (grades F-6), Norrsund (grades 7-9), and Elmsta (grades F-6). Together we have approx. 270 students, and the schools are led by one principal and two deputy principals. We have a joint student health team that supports the schools. We have functional premises, and the schools are located with nature as the closest neighbor. Together we are approx. 45 employees in different professions, and a mix of long experience and shorter experience creates a fine dynamic for developmental work.

Our vision is clear and simple: All children and young people should succeed in their schooling. To achieve this, we work hard every day. We focus on creating an inclusive and supportive school environment where every child and student feels seen, heard, and respected.

Employment type, extent, and start

• Employment type: Permanent
• Extent: Part-time 75%
• Start date: 2026-08-10 or according to agreement

In the case of permanent employment, a probationary period may apply. We interview continuously – so don't wait with your application!

About us

We are Norrtälje – a municipality where old traditions meet new ideas. Where the proximity to magnificent nature and city pulse is within reach.

Here we are just over 3,400 employees who work every day to ensure that our just over 66,000 inhabitants can live in a safe and well-being society. Here we want to make room for different perspectives, thoughts, and needs. We want to help each other and share lessons, successes, and joy while we together develop Norrtälje Municipality.

Read more about our values The Citizen First - Equal Value for All - High Expectations and our vision We shall be the most attractive and safe place to live, work, and visit.

More about Norrtälje Municipality as an employer can be read here: Our Offer (#) and here you can get to know some of our employees: Meet our employees (#)

Employment type: Permanent employment.
Duration: Permanent.