Special Education Teacher in Adapted Primary School at Hovåsskolan

GÖTEBORGS KOMMUN · Full-time

Göteborgs Stad, Göteborg, Sweden

Description Hovåsskolan serves approximately 600 students from preschool through grade 9, as well as in adapted primary school grades 1-9. The school also has an after-school program with four departments. Hovåsskolan is located close to the sea and forest. We utilize nature both during class time and during leisure activities. Responsibilities We are now seeking a special education teacher in adapted primary school with specialization in intellectual disabilities for Hovåsskolan. The position involves teaching a class of 5–10 students where you have overall responsibility for their academic development. The student group includes students with severe to mild intellectual disabilities as well as functional variations and/or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) (autism, behavioral issues). You teach both subject-specific content and broader subject areas. In this role, you lead instruction and work directly with students in teaching situations. You create a safe learning environment by being attentive to students' individual conditions and needs. Beyond teaching, you are responsible for planning, implementation, development, and evaluation. This is carried out in consultation with the class team, which consists of you and teaching assistants. You provide leadership to the teaching assistants in their work. Close collaboration exists with three other teaching colleagues within the operation's structure and organization. Qualifications We are looking for someone who: • holds a primary teacher certification in theoretical subjects for grades F–3 or 4–6. • holds an extended special education certification with specialization in intellectual disabilities. • has experience working in adapted primary school with various student groups/functional variations. • has experience with AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) and experience with and knowledge of clarifying pedagogy and low-arousal approach. • has experience mentoring adults. As a person, you have the ability to collaborate with others to complete tasks and organize work to contribute to a safe learning environment for students. You are attentive to students' individual conditions and needs. You have the drive to create engagement and participation as well as the ability to motivate others, both students and teaching assistants, to create the best possible conditions for learning. The position also requires flexibility with good judgment and adaptation skills. You can efficiently identify and analyze the core of a problem and suggest possible solutions. Finally, you are confident and can balance demands while remaining calm in difficult situations. We welcome your application! Other Information Göteborg City applies individual and differentiated salary setting. You can find more information about salary statistics here: Salary, compensation and benefits - Göteborg City As an employee in our administration, you are offered, among other things, wellness benefits, bike allowance, and employee support. According to the Education Act, an extract from the police criminal record must be presented by individuals before they are employed in preschool activities, schools, and school childcare. You can order this on the Police website. Regarding this recruitment, we have decided on recruitment channels and therefore decline further offers of competence mediation, advertising, and recruitment assistance. We only accept applications through our recruitment system in accordance with GDPR. About Us We create the future in Göteborg – one lesson at a time Every day, thousands of children and young people meet in our schools – together with them, we shape Göteborg's future. In the primary school administration, we are 10,000 committed employees working together so that all students can succeed and grow, regardless of background or circumstances. You have an important role in creating an equitable school with high quality, where you both develop and advance the operation. You build knowledge, community, and hope for the future together with your colleagues. With us, you get to make a real difference. Göteborg's primary school administration is responsible for the city's approximately 140 municipal schools, from preschool through grade 9, adapted primary school, after-school programs, and culture school. Welcome to work near the forest, the city, or the sea. We are Göteborg.