Vacant job

Torvallaskolan is a secondary school (grades 7-9) with approximately 235 students. Our school is an inspiring workplace where we put the student at the center. Everyone should feel included, responsible, respected, and secure. At Torvallaskolan, we have a positive view of students and high expectations of each other. We employ a language-developing approach in all operations and take our roles as adult role models very seriously. Our goal is to create a good operation with a high level of knowledge and strong social competence, together with parents and students, giving our pupils the best prerequisites for success in life. Together, we can make a difference every day.

Your new job

We are now looking for you who are a certified special needs teacher with subject qualifications primarily in Swedish/Swedish as a Second Language (SVA) for grades 7-9. If you also have subject qualifications in English, it is an advantage. Your experience in teaching both small and large groups will be very important for the assignment, as each year presents different challenges and needs. It is the needs of our students that drive us, and the organization adapts accordingly.

You will be part of a team of teachers where you together plan and are responsible for the students' education and development. In your assignment, you will to some extent work with students in the study hall (individual teaching group). Your focus lies in creating the best conditions for each student in a safe and trusting environment. You support students in their social and academic development. You challenge students to take initiative, develop their interests, and take responsibility for themselves and others. We also need to provide significant support to our newly arrived students through instruction in SVA and M2SVA (Swedish as a Second Language for Mother Tongue Speakers).

In your assignment, it may also become relevant to provide mentoring for some of our students. In your role as a mentor, you have specific responsibility for a group of students, giving you the opportunity to follow their academic development and personal maturity more closely. As a mentor, you inform and keep the student's guardians updated on the student's academic progress through regular development meetings.

At Torvallaskolan, you are offered exciting assignments, work in modern facilities, and opportunities for development.

Common tasks

• Plan and conduct teaching according to the curriculum.
• Collaborate with the work team regarding teaching.
• Grade students (possibly in collaboration with subject teachers).
• Document in the operational system.
• Create a good learning environment.

Your qualifications

• Certified special needs teacher with subject qualifications primarily in Swedish/SVA for grades 7-9.
• Additional subject combination, including English, is an advantage.
• Experience in teaching both small and large groups.
• Very good knowledge of the Swedish language.
• Good understanding of the school's governing documents.
• Good computer skills.

We are looking for you!

We are looking for you who have clear leadership in the classroom and the ability to capture and inspire the group you teach. You have a good understanding of people's differences and relate to them in a listening and flexible manner in teaching and school daily life. You create good relationships and collaborate well with the contacts that occur in your professional role. We place great importance on personal qualities for the position.

Start date: 2026-08-11

How the recruitment process works

In this recruitment, we will ask you for an extract from the criminal record.

Interviews may take place on an ongoing basis. We would like you to attach a CV and a cover letter to your application. Grades/certificates do not need to be sent; we ask you to complete these if an interview becomes relevant.

Östersund Municipality has considered the choice of advertising channels prior to advertising and therefore declines calls from recruitment agencies and advertising sales.

What do we offer?

Östersund Municipality offers you benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation exchange, fitness allowance, or fitness hour. Through our benefits portal, you can access independent pension advice and a range of discounts and offers. You can also receive fast and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and economists, through the Personal Support service. You can read more about our benefits on our website: https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html (https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html)

About the Child and Education Administration

Change the world for real! Working with all the children and young people in Östersund is about building society and changing our world, both globally and locally. It is important. For real. Here we work with preschool, primary school, and the adapted primary school.