Vacant job

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At Malmö Restaurant School, we are currently looking for a special needs educator (specialpedagog) for our adapted upper secondary school and strengthened Introduction Programme (IM). Work with us and help shape the future for the residents of Malmö and society at large!

Job Responsibilities

We are looking for you with a strong commitment to students' learning, health, and development. As a special needs educator, you will provide the school with special educational competence at all organizational levels and contribute to school development. The role involves working towards a well-functioning student health service to support students' development towards educational goals.

The main responsibilities include:

• Mapping the needs of students and groups
• Analyzing the school's work in relation to student learning
• Planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions
• Coordinating handover processes for students entering and leaving the school
• Actively participating in pedagogical research, as well as using and disseminating research findings and methods to strengthen student learning
• Mentoring and training pedagogical staff and student assistants
• Participating in the school's student health teams
• Participating in the school's systematic quality work
• Participating in the cross-administrative network for special educational improvement work
• Documentation in Prorenata

Qualifications

Requirements:

• A subject teacher's degree focusing on grades 7–9 in compulsory school or upper secondary school, plus supplementary education as a special needs educator (300 ECTS credits)
• Experience working with children and young people with disabilities
• Experience with external contacts and collaboration with staff, students, guardians, habilitation services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (BUP), and Social Services.
• Good digital competence
• Good understanding of school goals and regulatory documents
• Good command of Swedish, both spoken and written.

Merits:

• Good experience collaborating with other authorities and participating in various networks.

As a special needs educator, you handle complex issues and find sustainable pedagogical solutions. You have a good understanding of how people acquire knowledge and adapt your working methods to different needs. You are flexible, see opportunities in change, and use new information to develop teaching. Through a relational and inclusive approach, you build trust and collaboration with students, colleagues, and other professions. You value differences and understand how background, culture, and group affiliation affect oneself and others.

About the Workplace

Malmö Restaurant School is a vocational upper secondary school located in central Malmö. Here, we educate students who see a future in the restaurant and food industry, with various specializations including cooking, catering, delicatessen, service, bakery, and charcuterie. The school offers national programs, introduction programs, as well as an adapted upper secondary school. We are not just a school; we also run two popular lunch restaurants and our own patisserie. For us, it is just as natural to work for the city's social sustainability as it is to choose environmentally sustainable and fairly produced raw materials for a better world.

Want to know more about us? Visit https://malmo.se/restaurangskolan (https://malmo.se/restaurangskolan)

The Upper Secondary and Adult Education Administration is one of three school administrations in the City of Malmö. We are responsible for the development and implementation of upper secondary education and adult education. Today, we have approximately 1,800 employees, and we are located throughout Malmö. We work to ensure that young people and adults reach their educational goals and become active members of our society. We exist to create the best possible conditions for Malmö residents to grow through lifelong learning.

The City of Malmö's operations are organized into 14 administrations. Our common mission is to create welfare and sustainable societal development. Together with the residents of Malmö, we are developing an even better city to live, work, and be in; differences, life experiences, and talents make Malmö a smart city in the heart of Europe. The world's knowledge is here.

Read about the City of Malmö as an employer here https://malmo.se/jobb (https://malmo.se/jobb)

Information about the position

Employment type: Permanent

Scope: Full-time

Number of positions: 1

Start date: As soon as possible, according to agreement

Other

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According to the Education Act, a certificate of good conduct (extract from the police record) is required before employment in upper secondary school and adapted upper secondary school. You can order the extract via the Police website at https://polisen.se/belastningsregistret (https://polisen.se/belastningsregistret?mtm_campaign=utdrag&mtm_kwd=post0623)

Please note that the City of Malmö has removed the personal cover letter from the application process and replaced it with selection questions. This is to create a more inclusive recruitment process and an efficient candidate experience for you applying for a job with us. Your answers will become an important part of our selection work.

The City of Malmö strives for its employees to represent the diversity found in our city. We therefore welcome applicants who can contribute to us, as an employer, meeting the needs of Malmö's residents.