Vacant job

We are now looking for sign language interpreters for the National School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, part of Tullängsgymnasiet in Örebro.

About the position

The position is a fixed-term appointment of approximately one year. Your main task will be interpreting for students, but there may also be interpreting assignments between staff. This involves pedagogical interpreting, which requires great flexibility. Teaching takes place both in groups and individually. You will interpret the teacher's instruction as well as the dialogue between students. An interpreter coordinator is on-site to distribute assignments.

Examples of duties:

• Interpreting at meetings between students, staff, and guardians.
• Interpreting in various teaching situations.
• Interpreting during study visits, performances, and lectures.
• Collaborating with educators to adapt interpreting and teaching to students' different needs.
• Actively supporting students' learning and school situation.

About the workplace

Tullängsgymnasiet is a modern technical high school located in southern Örebro with high appeal. The school has close cooperation with the business community and offers vocational training in Construction and civil engineering, Data communication, Electrical engineering, Automotive technology, Transport, and Plumbing/HVAC. We also offer the university-preparatory Technology programme. Tullängsgymnasiet has approximately 1,400 students and 200 employees.

Read more about the school: www.orebro.se/tullangsgymnasiet (https://www.orebro.se/tullangsgymnasiet)

Tullängsgymnasiet is part of the Upper Secondary School and Labour Market Administration. Here, 1,400 employees work in various roles to give young people and adults in Örebro the same opportunities for education and self-support. The administration includes upper secondary schools, adapted upper secondary schools, the National School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, municipal adult education (SFI), labour market initiatives, social assistance, Partnership Örebro, and the Land Survey. As an employee, you are offered great opportunities for competence development in a creative and varied environment.

Qualifications

We see that you as a person have very good teamwork skills, value good relationships at the workplace, and have an unpretentious approach. Personal suitability is highly valued.

Requirements:

• Qualified and certified sign language interpreter.

Merits:

• Experience working in educational environments and with young people.

Scope and start date

Employment type: Fixed-term appointment

Employment level: 100%

Start date: 17 August 2026 – 18 June 2027

Number of positions: Multiple

Other information

If you are offered employment within childcare, preschool, or school, you are required to present an extract from the criminal record.

Read more about what it is like to work in Örebro Municipality at www.orebro.se/jobb (http://www.orebro.se/jobb).

Interviews may take place digitally. At www.orebro.se/jobb/digitalaintervjuer (http://www.orebro.se/jobb/digitalaintervjuer) you can read more about our digital interviews and how you can prepare.

Application

We have extended the advertisement period. The last day for applications is July 19. Selection and interviews may take place on an ongoing basis. We welcome your application!

Do you wish to protect your personal data? Read more about how to apply at www.orebro.se/jobb/skyddadepersonuppgifter (https://www.orebro.se/jobb/skyddadepersonuppgifter).