Vacant job

Description

Åsenskolan is a middle school located in central Filipstad. The school has approximately 200 students who, for the autumn term, will be divided into four classes/grades. We also have an adapted primary school and an after-school care program. Åsenskolan strives for small class sizes, a developed student health service, and a safe schoolyard supported by "well-being wardens". The position also includes working as a special needs educator at Nykroppa School, located about 1.5 miles outside of Filipstad. There are 27 students at this school, which also has an after-school care center.

In total, approximately 50 dedicated employees work at the schools, focusing on promoting and preventive work based on the motto - "knowledge and security create well-being!"

We offer a school with engaged colleagues and a student health team that works closely with the operations. You will have the opportunity to influence and develop the school's methods and structures. You will receive a assignment where you can utilize your entire special educational competence, both strategically and practically. We are a workplace that values professional learning, collaboration, and a sustainable work environment.

We are now looking for an engaged and relationship-building special needs educator who wants to contribute to creating the best conditions for our students and our staff.

Responsibilities

As a special needs educator with us, you will play a key role in the school's development work. You will work closely with school leadership, teachers, and the student health team (EHT), contributing with both strategic and practical support. The position includes mentoring, preventive, and investigative parts, with a focus on strengthening the school's collective ability to meet the needs of all students.

Your main responsibilities will include, among other things:

• Mentoring and supporting teachers through qualified conversations, didactic reflection, and joint problem-solving.
• Leading and developing collegial learning in work teams and subject groups.
• Working preventively and health-promoting together with the EHT and contributing to a shared view of students' needs.
• Conducting pedagogical investigations, mappings, and observations, as well as following up on interventions at the individual, group, and organizational levels.
• Contributing to the development of inclusive and accessible learning environments, focusing on removing barriers and strengthening the quality of teaching.
• Participating in the school's systematic quality work, including analysis of results, absenteeism, safety, and study environment.
• Collaborating with guardians, external actors, and other professions within the student health service.
• Planning and implementing competence development for staff within special educational areas.
• Standard administrative tasks related to documentation, follow-up, and student health work.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who:

• Are a certified teacher with a special needs education degree and hold a B driver's license.
• Have experience in mentoring, collegial learning, and development work.
• Have a good ability to build trusting relationships and foster collaboration.
• Work in a solution-focused, structured manner with a clear student health and learning environment perspective.
• Have good knowledge of the Education Act, regulatory documents, and the mission of the student health service.
• Thrive in a role where you both lead, analyze, and develop.

Conditions

For this position, presenting a valid extract from the police criminal record is a prerequisite for employment. The position is a vacation cover position. Selection and interviews are conducted continuously during the application period, so send in your application today!

Warmly welcome with your application!

In Filipstad, you will meet a calm environment and beautiful nature. We offer an active association life and opportunities for many leisure activities, both cultural and sports. Filipstad Municipality is a large employer with approx. 1,100 permanent employees. Here we invest in our employees, for example by offering a wide range of free training and health activities, read more about this at www.filipstad.se/friskvard (https://www.filipstad.se/friskvard)

Living in Filipstad is easy! Read more about how you can get more out of life by working and living in Filipstad at movetofilipstad.se (https://movetofilipstad.se). We also have good commuting possibilities by bus (e.g., Filipstad - Karlstad).

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