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Are you a high school teacher with experience in teaching science subjects and mathematics? Do you want to use your subject knowledge and experience with knowledge assessments to develop national tests and final exams that strengthen equity in schools? We are looking for someone who is analytical, structured, and enjoys having many contacts both internally and externally. Join us and contribute to the future of education!

About the job

In this role, you are responsible for national tests in mathematics and national final exams in science subjects and mathematics at the upper secondary level. You will be proactive in finding solutions for how the tests can be designed and developed in line with the government's mandate for a new grading system and the Swedish National Agency for Education's framework for national final exams.

You will have close contact with suppliers who construct test items on behalf of the Swedish National Agency for Education. You will also collaborate closely with colleagues at the Agency responsible for tests in other subjects and at other levels. You will represent the Agency in matters within your area of work, making great use of your knowledge and experience.

You will work both independently and in teams. In this role, you will contribute to the development of the Swedish testing system and a new grading system focused on equitable grades and merit values. The work is varied, complex, and involves many contacts both internally and externally.

You belong to the Section for National Final Exams within the Area of Tests and Assessment. Currently, eight people work on the section, among other things responsible for the development of national final exams in several subjects at the compulsory school and upper secondary levels. Together with other sections, the section also participates in communication and implementation efforts related to national final exams and the Swedish testing system.

"We welcome you to apply for this important and varied job where you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the country's future testing system!"

Jan Kontinen, Section Manager

You will work in our modern and spacious office in Solna Business Park. You may also have the opportunity to work up to 50 percent remotely.

About you

To do a good job and thrive with us, you need to stand for and live up to the public sector's values and our core values for employment: role model, trust, responsibility, collaboration, and development. Read more at www.skolverket.se/jobb (https://www.skolverket.se/jobb).

For this job, you must have

• A teaching license as a high school teacher,
• Qualifications and experience in having taught at least two of the subjects physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics,
• Several years of experience working within, and very good knowledge of, the Swedish school system,
• Extensive experience with knowledge assessments.

It is meritorious if you have experience in test construction, for example of national tests. It is also meritorious if you have qualifications and experience in teaching more than two of the subjects physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics, experience in teaching in municipal adult education, or competence in digital learning or testing environments.

As a person, you need to

• Have good analytical skills and be able to handle complex tasks,
• Have a structured approach to work,
• Have good judgment and a well-developed ability to collaborate and communicate,
• Enjoy switching between working independently and being part of a team.

Important to know

The application deadline is June 11. The position is permanent and begins with a six-month probationary period.

When you register your application, you will answer a few questions instead of attaching a cover letter. Please review the application form and prepare your answers before applying.

The Swedish National Agency for Education works to ensure that all children and students receive a good and equitable education in a safe environment. We support the Swedish preschool, school, and adult education in various ways. As an employee at the Agency, you contribute to creating good conditions for children's and students' development and learning. Get to know us better by visiting our website www.skolverket.se/jobb (https://www.skolverket.se/jobb). Our mission – the future of schools.