Special Education Teacher

Järfälla kommun · Full-time

Järfälla, Sweden

At the Education Department in Järfälla Municipality, approximately 3,100 employees work in one of our 39 preschools, 22 schools, gymnasium, adult education, and central administration. Our operations are characterized by our guiding principles: professionalism, collegiality, and drive for development. With courage and competence, we move our operations forward, and we value mutual respect and understanding among colleagues. Together, we strive to make each other better, because we know that when we develop together and continuously improve, we move Järfälla forward. Olovslundskolan is a preschool through grade 6 school with approximately 600 students, located in western Jakobsberg. The school also has an adapted elementary school for students in grades 1-6. Our operations are characterized by high ambitions, strong community spirit, and a clear belief that all students can develop and succeed based on their circumstances. Together, we work to create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment where knowledge, well-being, and development are in focus. Collaborative learning and cooperation are central parts of our culture. Through close collaboration between teachers, student support services, after-school programs, and other professionals, we continuously develop teaching quality and our working methods. We see the entire school day as an important part of students' learning, from instruction and breaks to after-school program activities. Positive relationships, participation, and community permeate our work. At Olovslundskolan, you will meet a well-functioning operation with engaged, competent, and development-oriented colleagues who together take responsibility for the school's continued development. We offer a good work environment where collaboration, professional learning, and work satisfaction are natural parts of daily life. We are now looking for a special education teacher with a focus on language, writing, and reading development. Welcome to apply! 1 position(s). DUTIES As a special education teacher at Olovslundskolan, you have an important role in the school's work toward increased goal achievement and an accessible learning environment for all students. You work preventively, promotively, and interventively to support students' language, writing, and reading development. You work closely with teachers, student support services, and school leadership to early identify needs, analyze results, and plan interventions that make a difference for student learning. You conduct assessments and pedagogical evaluations, plan and implement special education interventions, and contribute guidance and coaching to teachers. You are an important part of the school's student support team and actively participate in the school's systematic quality work with a focus on developing instruction and increasing student goal achievement. Your duties include, among other things: • Conduct assessments, analyses, and follow-up of students' language, writing, and reading development • Plan and implement specialized instruction individually and in groups • Guide and support teachers in work with accessible learning environments and accommodations • Contribute to developing the school's language-development working methods • Collaborate with guardians, student support services, and external partners as needed • Participate in the school's systematic quality work and development initiatives QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone with a special education teacher degree with a focus on language, writing, and reading development or alternatively a focus on language disorders. It is an advantage if you have: • Experience working as a special education teacher in elementary school grades preschool-6 • Good knowledge of autism spectrum condition and other neuropsychological functional limitations • Experience developing accessible learning environments and working methods that strengthen students' ability to succeed in school • Experience with pedagogical evaluations, assessments, and analyses of students' need for special support • Experience with language disorders Your Personal Qualities We are looking for someone who is a confident and professional special education teacher with strong commitment to student learning and development. You have the ability to build good relationships and inspire trust in students, guardians, and colleagues while being clear in your professional role. You work independently and in a structured manner within given frameworks but also thrive in close collaboration with other professionals. You have the courage to drive development work forward, make well-founded decisions, and stay committed to processes even when they are complex or challenging. We especially value your ability to contribute to collaborative learning and to work together with teachers, student support services, and school leadership to develop instruction so that all students have the opportunity to succeed. At Olovslundskolan, you will become part of an operation characterized by high ambitions, a strong focus on students, and a well-developed collaboration culture. Here you will meet engaged colleagues, accessible school leadership, and an organization that sees special education teachers as central actors in the school's development work. We will place great emphasis on personal suitability, motivation, and ability to contribute to the school's continued development. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. The position may be filled before the final application deadline, so do not delay sending in your application. Employment Type: Permanent employment. Duration: Indefinite. Järfälla has northern Stockholm's most exciting geographical location and is growing rapidly. We offer a workplace with great variety, excellent development opportunities, and work according to the vision Järfälla for everyone moving forward. Read more about what it is like to work for us at www.jarfalla.se/jobbaijarfalla We decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this notice. An excerpt from the crime register is required for work in preschools and schools. When recruiting for positions requiring teacher certification, a check against the Swedish National Agency for Education's register of certified teachers and preschool teachers will be conducted. We conduct limited background checks for final candidates in this employment process. Background checks are conducted only to the extent relevant for the current position. In cases where an excerpt from the crime register is required by law, you will also need to provide such an excerpt. For more information about how we work with background checks, see https://www.jarfalla.se/bakgrundskontroller