Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) for Ulrikaskolan, Ulricehamn

Ulricehamn Municipality is in an exciting growth phase – we are growing while maintaining our small-scale charm. As the largest employer with over 2,200 employees in 100 different professional roles, we offer a meaningful working life where development, community, and public benefit meet. With Vision 2040 – "Together towards the future" – we shape an innovative and sustainable everyday life, together. With us, you make a real difference every day, in a culture characterized by courage, engagement, and opportunities to grow, both professionally and personally.

The Learning Sector works for cohesive and inclusive learning for everyone – from the youngest to adults. Together, we create a culture where participation, security, and high expectations are at the center. Through collaboration, language, and presence, we lay the foundation for goal achievement and lifelong learning.

About the School

Ulrikaskolan is a well-regarded school for grades F-6, centrally located in Ulricehamn, right next to Lassalyckan and beautiful forest areas. From our school, both students and staff have close access to greenery, outdoor activities, and sports facilities – something that permeates our pedagogy and values. The school currently has approximately 370 students from preschool class to grade 6. We offer after-school care activities and have four departments distributed according to age mix, two for grades F-1 and two for grades 2-6. Our student health team consists of a special educational needs coordinator, special needs teacher, school nurse, and counselor, and we hold regular collaboration meetings to ensure comprehensive support for our students.

Starting the autumn term of 2027, we will inaugurate the new F-6 school, Björkås. In connection with this, Ulrikaskolan will be converted into a grades 7-9 school. Ulrikaskolan, which will be the origin of Björkås organization and way of working, is characterized by high staff qualifications and good goal achievement. Four lead teachers drive the systematic quality work and ensure continuous development of teaching. In our flexible unit, educators work in close collaboration with class teachers and the student health team to form flexible and adaptable learning environments. This allows us to truly meet every student based on their individual prerequisites and needs. Ulrikaskolan is also home to adapted compulsory school, with its own principal and student health team.

Responsibilities

You support educators through observations, pedagogical investigations, work with action plans, and guidance. You also serve as a support for educators in promoting differentiated instruction to address all students' differences and support needs.

Through your good knowledge, you implement adjustments that benefit instruction at the leadership and stimulation levels. In the student health team, you work to create a holistic view of the students and their learning environment in both school and after-school care. Your duties include contacting external actors and support functions, as well as being able to lead meetings with them and with guardians regarding students' needs.

The school's starting point is the relational perspective, where we try to find solutions and increase accessibility within the physical, pedagogical, and social learning environment. In your role as a special educational needs coordinator, you contribute to the promoting and preventive work at the school, group, and individual levels. You are part of the school's development group and support the school leadership in school development work.

The position is a substitute position (vacation cover).

Qualifications

You who apply are a certified teacher. We prefer that you are trained as a special educational needs coordinator or are open to further education in this field.

In this recruitment, we place great emphasis on personal suitability. We are looking for you who have the ability to plan and organize your work both independently and together with the principal, student health team, and educators. You have a clear quality focus and a flexible approach. You are structured, show great engagement, and have an easy time building good relationships. You feel secure in your professional role and have good collaboration skills, allowing you to drive the operations forward together with others.

You have an inclusive and relational approach and work without hierarchy. You have good ability to express yourself in speech and writing. You will be warmly welcomed to us.

Employment Conditions

• Type of Employment: Permanent position.
• Duration: Permanent.
• Number of positions: 1

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