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Job Description

As a special needs teacher at Elinelundsskolan, you are expected to plan, implement, follow up, and evaluate special educational support measures for students in grades 4–9. The role involves supplementary instruction, mapping, observations, and pedagogical assessments at the individual, group, and organizational levels. You actively work to create conditions for students' academic and social development, contributing to their reaching their full potential based on their prerequisites and the goals of education.

The assignment includes identifying students' support needs, proposing and implementing adjustments, and monitoring the effectiveness of interventions. As a special needs teacher, you collaborate closely with teaching staff, work teams, guardians, and the student health team. You serve as a qualified resource in matters concerning language, reading, and writing development, contributing special educational expertise to the school's development work. Supervision and consultation for teachers may be part of the role. You are responsible for documentation and screenings regarding language, reading, and writing development, as well as analyzing results to identify student needs and plan appropriate interventions.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who are a certified primary and secondary school teacher and hold a degree as a special needs teacher with a specialization in language, writing, and reading development. Previous experience working as a special needs teacher and experience teaching in grades 4–9 are considered meritorious. You must have good knowledge of the school's governing documents and the ability to apply them in your daily work. It is important that you have strong didactic and pedagogical skills, as well as knowledge of relevant digital tools.

About the Workplace

Elinelundsskolan is located in the middle of a developing neighborhood in the southern parts of Malmö. We are close to exciting nature near the limestone quarry, and our learning environments create good conditions for teaching and learning. The school is newly built with modern facilities, staff workrooms, and group rooms for all home classes. The school is a grades F–9 school with approximately 720 students. To create a holistic experience for our students, it is important that our teams are effective and that we develop together. Therefore, it is also important to us that you thrive and have a good time working together with your colleagues.

The Primary Education Administration – the city's largest administration with approximately 80 schools, 6,300 employees, and 36,000 students – offers a workplace for everyone. Here, we want to grow, develop, and challenge ourselves in our learning together – every day. We ensure that everyone has a good working environment and invest in leadership. Together, we all work for the best possible school for every student! The student health services of the Primary Education Administration are HBTQI-certified, which strengthens the strategic work aimed at creating a good working environment and an HBTQI-competent and inclusive approach in our schools.

Malmö City's operations are organized into 14 administrations. Our common mission is to create welfare and sustainable societal development. Together with the residents of Malmö, we are developing an even better city to live, work, and be in; differences, life experiences, and talents make Malmö a smart city in the heart of Europe. The world's knowledge is here.

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Job Information

• Employment type: Permanent
• Scope: Full-time
• Number of positions: 1
• Start date: August 10

Other Information

Please note that Malmö City has removed the personal cover letter from the application process and replaced it with selection questions. This is done to create a more inclusive recruitment process and an efficient candidate experience for you applying for a job with us. Your answers will become an important part of our selection work.

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Malmö City strives for its employees to represent the diversity found in our city. We therefore welcome applicants who can contribute to us, as an employer, meeting the needs of the residents of Malmö.

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