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Are you an engaged and structured teacher passionate about creating safe and stimulating learning environments for students with special needs? Then you might be the person we are looking for as a teacher at our adapted primary school, Ekebo, in Upplands Väsby Municipality! Here you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment where the relationship between student and teacher is the focus. We are school! We warmly welcome your application!

What we offer you

We offer you the opportunity to make a difference every day in the lives of children and young people! As a teacher at the adapted primary school/Ekebo, you will become part of an engaged team focused on creating safety and development for our students. We value a structured work environment where you have the opportunity to use your relationship-building skills to build trusting relationships with the students. In our school, we offer:

• An inspiring and creative work environment where your contribution truly counts.
• Education and further development to promote your professional growth.
• Support from colleagues and management.
• Opportunities to influence and actively contribute to the school's pedagogical development.
• A collaborative workplace that values diversity and inclusion, where every voice counts.

Together, we strive to create a stimulating learning environment where every student can develop based on their unique prerequisites.

About us

Welcome to Ekebo – an adapted primary school in Upplands Väsby Municipality where we put the students' needs first! Here we focus on creating a safe and stimulating learning environment where every student can grow and develop at their own pace. Our team consists of engaged and structured employees who are passionate about building relationships and collaborating to achieve our common goals. We strive for every student to feel seen, heard, and respected. Teaching at an adapted primary school is complex, and a large part of our staff has additional training in areas such as special pedagogy, ADHD/Autism, disabilities, Down syndrome, and Sign Language/Supportive Communication (TAKK/TSS).

The school is located in a central part of Smedby, with forest, meadows, and family-friendly housing as its closest neighbors. The adapted primary school currently has just over 48 students and is growing steadily each academic year. The school is divided into eight classes, where the 30 employees are distributed according to the needs of the classes. Each class is led by a qualified teacher.

The adapted primary school consists of students studying both subjects and subject areas. Students studying subjects move on to another school after grade 5. We have students aged 6 to 15.

About the position

As a teacher, you play a crucial role in our students' lives and contribute to their personal development. Every new piece of knowledge gives the students increased independence. In your role, you will:

• Plan and conduct teaching adapted to each student's unique needs and prerequisites.
• Create and maintain safe and positive relationships with the students to promote their learning and development.
• Work together with colleagues in a collaborative team to continuously improve and develop the operations. Collaboration between teachers/recreation staff/student assistants is crucial for how well we succeed in our mission.
• Participate in evaluations and follow-ups of students' individual goals and progress.

We value your competence and look forward to welcoming you to our team at Ekebo!

Are you the one we are looking for?

We are looking for you who:

• Have relevant education and teacher certification to teach in grades F-6.
• Have documented and proven experience working with our student group or equivalent needs.
• Have at least three years of experience teaching in either an Adapted Primary School or a Resource School (equivalent).
• Are a pedagogical leader for the support staff, guiding them in pedagogical matters, contributing to a positive work climate, and working towards common goals.

It is meritorious if you:

• Master sign language and varied visual support.
• Are a special teacher/special pedagogue with a focus on ADHD/Autism or equivalent.

As a person, you are structured and clear, and you love creating creative learning situations. We also see that you are confident in yourself and relationship-building. To succeed in the role, it is required that you are collaborative and can guide support staff when needed.

We warmly welcome your application!

We only accept applications through our recruitment system. Background checks may occur during the recruitment process.

Read more about our offices and workplaces: Municipality Workplaces (#)

Meet some of our employees: Meet Our Employees (#)

With us, you get secure employment conditions as well as several different employee benefits, including a fitness allowance and favorable offers via our benefits portal. More information can be found at: The Municipality as an Employer (#)

Upplands Väsby Municipality is a Finnish administrative area, so please inform us if you are a Finnish speaker.

Open to all
We focus on your competence, not your other prerequisites. We are open to adapting the role or workplace according to your needs.