Vacant job

Responsibilities

At Gottorpskolan, we are now looking for a special needs teacher in language, reading, and writing development.

As a special needs teacher, you will work with planning and conducting teaching, assessments, guidance, and observation of individual children, students, and groups. The special needs teacher also participates in operational and method development and serves as a support for the management in working with students in need of special support.

You will be part of our group of special needs teachers and special educators and report directly to the principal. Gottorpskolan has initiated a major project focused on promoting student reading, and in your role, you will work closely with both the school's subject teachers and our school librarian with the goal of becoming a reading school. Your expertise is needed by us!

Here you will be offered exciting work alongside competent teachers and fantastic students in modern, functional premises. You will become part of our student health team, and together you will create the best possible conditions for every student's best school experience. Your workplace will be located together with the teachers with the aim of supporting them in their daily considerations regarding their teaching.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who are a certified primary and secondary school teacher and have a special needs teacher degree with a focus on language, reading, and writing development for work in lower secondary school (grades 7-9). Previous experience working as a special needs teacher in lower secondary school is an advantage.

You need to have good knowledge of the school's steering documents and the ability to apply them in your daily work. It is important that you have good didactic and pedagogical skills, as well as knowledge of relevant digital tools. You have a professional attitude and build good relationships with students, guardians, and colleagues. We are looking for a person who wants to contribute to the development of both students and the school, and who sees the value in collaboration and community.

About the workplace

You are offered a workplace where you have the opportunity to influence, develop, and be an important part of the students' future. Gottorpskolan is a modern lower secondary school with functional premises in Bunkeflostrand, just outside Malmö. Over 550 students in grades 7–9 attend here, and we are about 70 employees who together create a safe and stimulating learning environment. Since we receive students from many different schools, we place great emphasis on creating safe transitions to grade 7. At Gottorpskolan, relationships are at the center – because we know that good relationships are the key to learning. Gottorpskolan is characterized by a cohesive staff with a strong will and ability to welcome and support new colleagues. Leadership is close and engaged, and we value the development of both students and staff. Work environment and well-being are central parts of our operations – we want both students and employees to feel motivated and happy with us.

The Primary School Administration – the city's largest administration with approx. 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 gets a good work environment and invest in leadership. Together, we all work for every student's best school! The student health service of the Primary School Administration is HBTQI-certified, which strengthens the strategic work aimed at creating a good work environment and an HBTQI-competent and inclusive approach in our schools.

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Information about the position

Employment type: Permanent

Scope: 100%

Number of positions: 1

Start date: As agreed

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