Vacant job

School Counselor for Pajala Municipality

Pajala Municipality is the large (by area) small municipality located in the land of the Northern Lights and the Midnight Sun – Torne Valley, in eastern Norrbotten. Day and night, all year round, we work in the service of society on behalf of the municipal citizens. With Pajala Municipality's core values: "I exist for Pajala's citizens", "I am professional", and "I meet all people with openness and respect", we work to make a difference. Do you also want to make a difference? Then you should work with us!

1 position(s).

Job Responsibilities

As a school counselor, your task is to create the best possible conditions for students' health, development, and learning based on your competence. The work is carried out in collaboration with school management and other student health personnel at Pajala Municipality's schools and Kangos Friskola. The work also involves collaboration with students, guardians, school staff, as well as organizations and authorities outside the school.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who are educated as a social worker (socionom) or have another equivalent behavioral science education and have knowledge within social services law and school governance documents. The work is independent and requires curiosity and interest, as well as the ability and desire to develop the pedagogical operations. A bonus is if you have an advanced education from the Health and Medical Counselor Program (60 credits).

Employment type: Permanent position.
Duration: Permanent.

We only accept digital applications.

Pajala Municipality is part of the administrative area for Meänkieli and Finnish, so it is an advantage if you have knowledge in one or both of these languages.

We actively work for equality and diversity in our workplaces. Therefore, we welcome applicants who contribute to this.

Pajala Municipality has taken a stand regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore decline contact with media sellers, advertising, and recruitment agencies.

For more information about us and our municipality, visit https://www.pajala.se/invanare/bygga-bo-miljo/valkommen-hit/ (https://www.pajala.se/invanare/bygga-bo-miljo/valkommen-hit/).

We also offer relocation services for you who are new to Pajala.