Vacant job

Are you a passionate educator who loves to make a difference? Then you might be the one we are looking for! We are seeking a special needs teacher who wants to become part of our fantastic team. At Torvallaskolan, you will be offered exciting assignments, work in modern facilities, and opportunities for professional development.

Torvallaskolan is a secondary school (grades 7-9) with approximately 235 students. Our school is an inspiring workplace where we put the student at the center. Everyone should feel included, responsible, respected, and secure. At Torvallaskolan, we have a positive view of students and high expectations of each other. We employ a language-developing approach in all activities and take our roles as adult role models very seriously. Our goal is to create a good operation together with parents and students, with a high level of knowledge and great social competence, giving our students the best prerequisites to succeed in life. Together, we can make a difference every day.

Your new job

You will be part of a team of teachers where you together plan and are responsible for the students' education and development. Your focus is on creating the best conditions for each student in a secure and trusting environment. You support students in their social and academic development. You challenge students to take initiative, develop their interests, and take responsibility for themselves and others.

In your assignment, it may also become relevant to provide guidance (mentorship) to some of our students. In your role as a mentor, you have specific responsibility for a group of students, through which you get the opportunity to follow their academic development and personal maturity more closely. As a mentor, you inform and keep the student's guardians updated on the student's academic development through regular development meetings.

Common tasks

• Plan and conduct teaching according to the curriculum.
• Collaborate with the work team regarding teaching.
• Grade students (possibly in collaboration with subject teachers).
• Document in the operational system.
• Create a good environment for learning.

Your qualifications

Requirements

• Special needs teacher education and experience working with students in special education groups.
• Good computer skills.
• Very good knowledge of Swedish in both speech and writing.

Merits

• Additional subject qualifications.
• You have good knowledge of the school's steering documents and can implement them in daily work.
• You have worked with digital systems aimed at schools.
• Previous experience within the school sector.
• Previous professional experience.

We are looking for you!

You who have clear leadership in the classroom and the ability to capture and inspire the group you teach. You have a good understanding of people's differences and relate to them in a listening and flexible manner in teaching and school life. You create good relationships and collaborate well with the contacts that occur in your professional role. We place great emphasis on personal qualities for the position.

Start date: 2026-08-12

How the recruitment process works

In this recruitment, we will ask you for an extract from the criminal record register.

Interviews may take place on an ongoing basis. We want you to attach a CV and a cover letter to your application. Grades/certificates do not need to be sent with it. We ask you to complete these if an interview becomes relevant.

Östersund Municipality has considered the choice of advertising channels prior to advertising and therefore declines calls from recruitment agencies and advertising sales.

What do we offer?

Östersund Municipality offers you benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation exchange, wellness allowance, or wellness hour. Through our benefits portal, you can access independent pension advice and a range of discounts and offers. You can also get fast and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and economists, through the Personal Support service. You can read more about our benefits on our website: https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html (https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html)

About the Department of Children and Education

Change the world for real! Working with all of Östersund's children and young people is about building society and changing our world, both globally and locally. It is important. For real. Here we work with preschools, primary schools, and adapted primary schools.