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We offer you

A meaningful and developmental assignment in a school where collaboration, the student's best interest, and professional development are at the center. You will become an important part of the school's pedagogical work and student health services, with the opportunity to influence and develop support structures for students and school routines. Here, you will meet engaged colleagues, visible school leadership, and an organization that values special educational needs competence.

You will work in a principal's area with three schools, based at Elmsta School, with special responsibility for students in grades three to six. You are part of a student health team consisting of a school nurse, school counselor, and school psychologist, along with three special needs teachers who collaborate closely.

We offer a wide range of benefits related to activities, well-being, insurance, and pensions: Our Benefits (#)

The Role

As a special needs teacher, you work to support students in need of assistance, individually, in small groups, and in class. The role involves:

• planning, implementing, and following up on special educational interventions
• conducting pedagogical assessments and contributing to extra adjustments and special support
• mentoring teachers in the classroom through guidance and stimulation
• participating in the work with action plans, follow-ups, and evaluations
• collaborating closely with teachers, student health services, and school leadership
• contributing to the school's preventive and promoting work
• being part of the school's safety team

Challenges and Opportunities

You will encounter students with varying needs and prerequisites, which requires flexibility, structure, and good analytical skills. At the same time, the role offers great opportunities to make a difference in students' learning and development. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the school's joint development work and to strengthen the accessibility and quality of teaching.

What You Need to Bring

Requirements

• licensed teacher with a special needs teacher degree

Merits:

• good knowledge of and experience working with students in need of special support
• special needs teacher degree with a focus on reading and writing
• ability to analyze student learning and adapt teaching based on needs
• strong collaboration skills and a professional approach
• excellent verbal and written Swedish skills

We are looking for you who have the competence to contribute to our operations regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, age, ethnic origin, religion or other belief, sexual orientation, or disability.

Norrtälje Municipality is part of a Finnish administrative area, and we view it positively if you speak Finnish or know any of the minority languages or other languages.

Welcome to Us

Elmsta School is located in the community of Älmsta north of Norrtälje. The school is one of three schools in the Väddö principal's area, which consists of Grisslehamn (grades F-6), Norrsund (grades 7-9), and Elmsta (grades F-6). Together we have approximately 270 students, and the schools are led by one principal and two deputy principals. We have a joint student health team supporting the schools. We have functional premises, and the schools are located with nature as the nearest neighbor. Together we are approximately 45 employees in various professions, and a mix of long experience and shorter experience creates a fine dynamic for developmental work.

Our vision is clear and simple: All children and young people should succeed in their schooling. To achieve this, we work hard every day. We focus on creating an inclusive and supportive school environment where every child and student feels seen, heard, and respected.

Employment Type, Scope, and Start Date

• Employment Type: Permanent
• Scope: Part-time 80%
• Start Date: 2026-08-10 or by agreement

In the case of permanent employment, a probationary period may apply. We interview continuously – so do not wait with your application!

About Us

We are Norrtälje – a municipality where old traditions meet new ideas. Where proximity to magnificent nature and city pulse is within reach.

Here we are over 3,400 employees who work every day to ensure that our over 66,000 residents can live in a safe and well-being society. Here we want to make room for different perspectives, thoughts, and needs. We want to help each other and share lessons, successes, and joy while we develop Norrtälje Municipality together.

Read more about our values The Citizen First - Equal Value for All - High Expectations and our vision We shall be the most attractive and safe place to live, work, and visit.

More about Norrtälje Municipality as an employer can be read here: Our Offer (#) and here you can get to know some of our employees: Meet Our Employees (#)

Employment Type: Permanent.
Duration: Permanent.