Special Teacher in Swedish/Swedish as Second Language, Grades 7-9 at Söderkullaskolan
Ref: 20261806 Job Responsibilities We are now seeking a special teacher with a focus on Swedish and Swedish as a second language (Swedish/SSL) who wants to make a difference for our students in grades 7-9. As a special teacher with us, your main task is to teach in our flex group, where students receive support in Swedish/SSL over a limited time period (with some possibility for extension). Your duties also include working with the learning environment and supporting teachers regarding students in need of support. You participate in subject team meetings where you collaborate with Swedish/SSL teachers, contribute a special education perspective, and mentor teachers regarding students in need of support. Together you share joint responsibility for students and instruction by identifying and removing obstacles in the learning environment. You analyze results from screening and assessments and plan the necessary support measures and adaptations for students in need of support based on this analysis. You will also work closely with the special educator and, together with the assistant principal, follow up on the outcomes of instruction and interventions at the individual and group level as part of systematic quality work. You work systematically to plan, implement, and regularly evaluate your interventions. You stay updated with the latest research in your field. Furthermore, you actively participate in the school's ongoing development work. Qualifications You have a special education degree with a focus on Swedish/SSL and are a licensed elementary teacher for students in grades 7-9. You have very strong knowledge of the Swedish language in both spoken and written forms. It is an advantage if you have previous experience working as a special teacher at the secondary level. You have good insight into and knowledge of the school's governing documents and apply them in your daily work. You also have good didactic and pedagogical skills and strong knowledge of relevant digital tools. You should be able to work both with teaching teachers in the classroom and with smaller groups and individual students. Your approach is inclusive. You have good knowledge of and a genuine interest in language learning. You need to have many different methods in your toolkit to be able to support both teachers and students in the best way. Your teaching is modern and creative and aims to reach and find strategies to strengthen students' knowledge. You have a flexible and unpretentious approach, are easy to collaborate with, and demonstrate clear pedagogical leadership. You develop your work based on evidence-based research and proven experience. We look forward to your application! About the Workplace Söderkullaskolan is a K-9 school in southern Malmö where our approximately 860 students are at the center. We work for a good work environment that stimulates students' motivation, sense of responsibility, and desire to learn. We want Söderkullaskolan to be each student's best school where everyone succeeds, feels safe, and has good hope for the future. In grades 7-9, we have a nationally recruited elite program in English where one class in each grade level studies English at an accelerated pace. The Elementary School Administration – the city's largest department with approximately 80 schools, 6,300 employees, and 36,000 students – offers a workplace for everyone. Here we want to grow, develop, and be challenged in our learning together – every day. We ensure that everyone has a good work environment and invest in leadership. Together we all work for each student's best school! The Elementary School Administration's student health services are LGBTQI-certified, which strengthens the strategic work aimed at creating a good work environment and LGBTQI-competent and inclusive treatment in our schools. Malmö city's operations are organized into 14 departments. Our shared mission is to create welfare and sustainable societal development. Together with Malmö residents, we develop an even better city to live, work, and be in; diversity, life experiences, and talents make Malmö a smart city in the heart of Europe. The world's knowledge is here. Read about Malmö city as an employer here malmo.se/jobb Job Information Employment Form: Permanent Scope: Full-time Number of Positions: 1 Start Date: As soon as possible or by agreement Other Information Please note that Malmö city has removed the personal letter from the application process and replaced it with selection questions to make the recruitment process more inclusive and provide an efficient candidate experience for job seekers. Your answers will be an important part of our selection process. Under the Education Act, a criminal background check from the police is required when employed in preschool, school, and school childcare. To protect your personal integrity, we ask that you do not attach a criminal background check to your application with us. If it becomes relevant for the position you are applying for, we will request this later in the process. If you want to be prepared, the certificate can be obtained here: https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/skola-eller-forskola/ Malmö city strives for employees to represent the diversity that exists in our city. We therefore welcome applicants who can help us as an employer meet the needs of Malmö residents. To submit your application, click apply below. If you have any questions regarding the position, contact the contact persons listed in the announcement. Your application materials are public documents and are handled according to the principle of public access. If you have a decision regarding protected personal information, we ask you to contact the announcement's contact person for an alternative route.
- City
- Malmö
- Address
- Malmö stad August Palms plats 1
- GPS
- 55.6233612, 13.0450883
- Published
- 12. 8. 2026
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