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Are you passionate about creating a school environment where every student is seen, heard, and supported? Do you have a unique ability to build strong relationships and create a sense of security, both inside and outside the classroom? Then we might be looking for you!

Your responsibilities

As a Student Mentor with us, you play a key role in shaping a positive school culture. You are part of our resource team but also work closely with a specific grade-level team. Together, you drive active values-based work, creating the best conditions for each student's well-being and development.

As a Student Mentor, your duties will include, among other things:

• Planning and implementing break-time activities (both indoors and outdoors).
• Participating in and taking responsibility for the school's bullying/harassment cases.
• Communicating with guardians and other colleagues.
• Regular coaching conversations with individual students regarding their studies and social interactions at school.
• Regular check-ins with teaching staff, mentors, and guardians regarding the student cases you are responsible for.
• Monitoring student attendance and actively working to promote attendance. Participation in safety teams and values-based work.
• Staffing the student cafe.
• Acting as a resource in the classroom to support efforts in creating a conducive learning environment, allowing more students to participate in classroom teaching.

Your workplace

Tokarpsskolan is a middle school located in northern Malmslätt with approximately 380 students and around fifty employees. The school is characterized by a family-like atmosphere where good cohesion, collaboration, and a shared drive forward permeate the operations. Here, all staff work together with a clear goal: every student, every day, should leave with good memories and strengthened knowledge to make well-founded choices in life.

The operations are based on a strong belief that all students want and can develop. Student differences are seen as an asset, and great importance is placed on every individual feeling seen, motivated, and proud of their achievements. To create the best possible conditions, the school's educators work closely together in teams divided by grade level, where collaboration and continuous follow-up are a natural part of daily life.

With bright and purposeful premises distributed across several buildings and an stimulating outdoor environment, Tokarpsskolan offers a safe and developmental learning environment. Through close collaboration among colleagues and shared responsibility, an operation is created where every student is given the opportunity to succeed every day.

You who apply

A post-secondary education in a relevant field is required, according to the employer's assessment. For example, you may be trained as a youth leader, preschool/school-age educator, or social pedagogue. Alternatively, you have many years of relevant work experience in similar tasks.

To thrive and succeed in the role, you have good knowledge of the Swedish compulsory school's steering documents, good digital skills, and an understanding of the importance of clear and structured written documentation. It is meritorious if you have experience working with students in grades 7–9, leading groups or classes in teaching, or running break-time activities. We also see it as a major plus if you have experience handling harassment cases and working with youth exhibiting risky behaviors or in need of extraordinary support. Since the role involves much collaboration, it is also meritorious if you are accustomed to having close and trusting contact with guardians.

Since communication and documentation are a large part of the position, good knowledge of Swedish, both oral and written, is required.

As a person, you are outgoing and enjoy building professional relationships. You drive your work forward independently and find solutions to situations that arise. You have good collaboration skills, relating to and considering the individual support needs of students and guardians in a smooth manner. By inspiring and motivating others, you create participation and engagement. You are flexible and adapt to changing circumstances.

Other information

When applying for a position in Linköping Municipality, you register your application by logging in via electronic identification (such as BankID or FrejaID) instead of email. Do you lack electronic identification? Please contact the responsible HR consultant or manager, and they will help you register your application.

Start date: According to agreement

Employment type: Permanent

Employment level: 100%

Number of vacancies: 1

Ref. no: 17351

No cover letter is required with this application.

Your commitment makes us better

Within Linköping Municipality, there are many opportunities, abundant knowledge, and various areas of responsibility. We work together where your sense of responsibility is a valuable driving force. With your commitment, you contribute to making Linköping even better.