Special Needs Teacher for Trönninge School in Varberg

We are Varberg Municipality, the employer who sees the potential in you. Here, you can make a difference, both for others and for yourself. We are driven by the idea of simplifying people's daily lives and realizing their dreams. We do this through knowledge, innovative courage, and a forward-looking spirit. We welcome you to contribute to our vision of becoming the creative hub of the west coast.

The Preschool and Primary School Administration is one of Varberg Municipality's largest departments, with nearly 2,200 employees. Within our areas of operation—preschools, primary schools, and child and student health services—we are here for children and students. Together, we shape the future.

Trönninge School is a modern F–9 school (grades 1–9) located in one of Varberg's fastest-growing and most vibrant areas. Around 850 students and a dedicated team of educators meet here every day. At our school, "togetherness" is a key word. We believe in close collaboration between colleagues, the student health team, and a culture where we share ideas, challenges, and successes. Are you looking for a workplace where modern learning environments are combined with strong collegial learning and genuine engagement for every student? Then we are looking for you! Trönninge School is growing, and now you have the chance to become part of our fantastic team.

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Job Description

As a special needs teacher with us, you play a central role in creating an accessible learning environment where we together create the best possible conditions for learning. Through an inclusive approach, you provide students with the prerequisites to develop based on their own individual conditions. You are an important part of the school's student health team and work to create a sustainable work environment where both students and staff are given the opportunities to grow.

Main responsibilities:

• Plan, lead, and evaluate teaching based on regulatory documents and special pedagogical strategies.
• Work primarily in a promoting and preventive capacity together with students to strengthen their knowledge development and well-being.
• Supervise and support teachers in adapting teaching and the learning environment at the individual, group, and organizational levels.
• Collaborate closely with the principal, special needs educators, and other professionals within student health to develop the quality of teaching.
• Actively participate in the school's systematic quality work and contribute to a formative approach in daily pedagogical practice.
• Conduct pedagogical investigations prior to the assessment of special support needs.

Qualifications

For us, it is important that you have a genuine commitment to the profession and see it as a meaningful mission to make a difference for children and young people. You are a secure pedagogical leader who provides guidance with warmth and clarity, creating the structure required for a safe learning environment. Collaboration with colleagues and other professionals is a prerequisite for success for you; you collaborate without ego and in a solution-oriented manner to develop the operation together with colleagues.

You are skilled at building relationships and creating trusting contacts with both students and guardians. You have a good feel for the group, are flexible, and have a high ability to adapt methods based on students' different needs, special support requirements, and knowledge progression.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a licensed teacher with a special needs teacher education in Swedish.
• Has the ability to base your teaching on proven experience and scientific grounds with an exploratory approach.
• Shows skill in planning and following up on the operation systematically within given frameworks.
• Has the ability to identify and map students' needs and support measures.

It is meritorious if you have:

• Experience working in a student health team or specific competencies within language, writing, reading, or mathematics development.

Employment Terms

Salary: Monthly salary.
Employment type: Permanent position.
Duration: Permanent, start date: 2026-09-01. Start date according to agreement.

Varberg Municipality welcomes diversity and sees differences as a strength. We hope that you, as an applicant, can contribute with your background and competence.

Welcome to read more about what it is like to work with us at: https://varberg.se/jobb-och-foretagande/jobb-praktik-och-ideellt-arbete/till-dig-som-ska-borja-hos-oss (https://varberg.se/jobb-och-foretagande/jobb-praktik-och-ideellt-arbete/till-dig-som-ska-borja-hos-oss)

Before employment with us, you need to show that you have the right to work in Sweden according to the Alien Ordinance. This is done by proving citizenship in the EU/EEA or Switzerland, or by presenting a work permit or an exemption from it.

If you are offered employment within the Preschool and Primary School Administration, you are required to present an extract from the criminal record register before the employment contract comes into force. You can order the correct criminal record extract at the following link: https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/skola-eller-forskola/ (https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/skola-eller-forskola/)

The position will be filled on the condition that it does not need to be taken over by permanent staff.