Make a Difference as a Special Education Teacher

Mullsjö kommun · Full-time

Box 47, Mullsjö, Sweden

Mullsjö kommun is small in area but offers a high quality of life. Here you'll find an active outdoor life with fish-rich lakes, scenic views, and miles of hiking and cycling trails. Unique heritage environments, churches, art, and theater, combined with an active business and association life, create a vibrant and growing municipality. In Mullsjö kommun, we work closely together to succeed based on three goal areas: Safety, Together, and Growth. We are still looking for our next special education teacher, and we're happy to wait for the right person. Sometimes the most important thing in a recruitment is not to fill a position quickly, but to get it right from the start. We have therefore chosen to continue our search for the person we believe will thrive, develop, and contribute in the best way with us. We are looking for someone who not only has the right experience and skills, but who also fits into our team and shares our way of working. For us, the right person in the right place is important, both for you as an employee and for us as an employer. Now we hope it's you who finds your way to us. Gunnarsboskolan 4–6 is a school with an attractive location and good conditions for both students and staff. The school is centrally located with good access to public transportation, including train and bus connections, making it easy to commute to and from work. What particularly characterizes Gunnarsboskolan is the combination of proximity, collaboration, and commitment. Staff members know each other well and there is a culture where people help each other across professional boundaries, which creates security, work joy, and a strong sense of community in daily work. We offer: • Close collaboration between teachers, student welfare, special education functions, and school leadership. • Opportunity to influence and develop the school's work with inclusive learning environments. • A workplace where collegial support and experience sharing are a natural part of everyday work. • Dedicated and competent staff working together for students' best interests. • An attractive location with access to train and bus connections that facilitate commuting. 1 position(s). JOB DUTIES As a special education teacher at Gunnarsboskolan 4-6 and Mullsjö Anpassad grundskola, you work in close collaboration with the principal, student welfare, and other school staff. You will be part of the school's student welfare team, which consists of school leadership, counselor, special education teacher, school nurse, occupational therapist, special teacher in mathematics and Swedish, and social pedagogue. You work in a health-promoting, preventive, and remedial manner both strategically and in daily practice. Together with teachers, you are also responsible for documenting pedagogical assessments, investigations, and support programs. You should be able to create good learning situations and participate in and be responsible for school development. As a special education teacher, you are a key person in the school's development. You work both strategically and closely with students, focusing on accessible learning environments, early interventions, and sustainable solutions. You will, among other things: • Support and mentor teachers and work teams on special education issues • Assess students' needs and contribute to pedagogical investigations • Design, follow up, and develop extra adjustments and special support • Work closely with the student welfare team, guardians, and external actors • Drive the school's development work on inclusion and equality QUALIFICATIONS Requirements • Certified teacher. • Special education degree. • Experience working in primary school and preferably anpassad grundskola. • Good knowledge of: The Swedish Education Act • The curriculum (Lgr22) • Work with extra adjustments and special support • Pedagogical assessments, investigations, and support programs Meritorious • Experience from grades 4-6. • Experience working in student welfare teams. • Knowledge of neuropsychiatric disabilities (NPF). • Expertise in accessible learning environments and inclusive teaching. • Experience in school development and change work. • Pedagogical and special education competence The person hired should be able to: • Identify and analyze barriers to learning at individual, group, and organizational levels. • Conduct pedagogical assessments and investigations with high quality. • Provide qualified mentoring to teachers and work teams. • Design and follow up interventions for students in need of support. • Create long-term solutions that strengthen the school's ability to meet students' diversity. • Work from a relational and inclusive perspective. Since the position involves close collaboration with many professions, the following characteristics are particularly important: • Creates good relationships with students, guardians, and colleagues. • Works unpretentiously in the student welfare team. • Can explain special education perspectives in a clear and pedagogical way. • Is confident in mentoring conversations. • Analytical ability and sees patterns and causes behind students' difficulties. • Drives school development around inclusion, equality, and accessibility. • Translates research and proven experience into practice. • Manages documentation, investigations, and follow-ups systematically. • Can prioritize between strategic and operational tasks. The ideal special education teacher for Gunnarsboskolan 4-6 and Mullsjö Anpassad grundskola is someone who: Combines deep special education expertise with a consultative and mentoring approach. You have the ability to build good relationships, analyze students' and the organization's needs, drive school development, and contribute to accessible learning environments where all students have the opportunity to succeed. You are confident in collaboration with student welfare, guardians, and external actors, and have a strong commitment to inclusion, equality, and student welfare. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. Employment form: Permanent employment. Duration: Permanent, start date: Start date by agreement. In accordance with wage transparency regulations, you can find information about salary structure and salary for the position via the link to our website. Click the link to read more: https://www.mullsjo.se/jobb-och-foretagande/jobba-i-mullsjo-kommun/mullsjo-kommun-som-arbetsgivare/lonestatistik-mullsjo-kommun We strive for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. As part of our recruitment process, we have made decisions about recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly decline contact from media sales representatives, recruitment sites, and similar parties. We will conduct ongoing selection throughout the process, so don't hesitate to apply today!