Special Education Teacher with Focus on Intellectual Disabilities at Adapted Primary School

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The Education Division has over 1,900 employees and together we work to provide children, youth, and adults with quality education. Our focus is to stimulate students' learning and development based on their individual abilities. With us you will find some of society's most important services, and you can be assured that your work will play a significant role in many people's lives. We are responsible for, among other things, 36 preschools, two preschool buses, 17 primary schools, adapted primary school, Nyköping Gymnasium, Adapted Gymnasium, and adult education at Campus Nyköping. Our organisation in Nyköping Municipality Our F-9 organisation consists of 17 primary schools and 3 adapted primary schools. In each principal's area there is a principal, several assistant principals, and a student support team with various professionals. With schools in rural areas and urban centres, we work to increase equality and integration within and between schools and strengthen the quality of municipal primary education. It is about giving all students - regardless of school - the same opportunities for education and development. The focus in recent years has been to develop a plan for systematic quality work and a common language development approach for the entire organisation. It is important to us that at both management and operational levels, time is dedicated to working on our shared priorities. For this reason, each school has scheduled time each week for conferences, development work, collaboration projects, and more. About the Adapted Primary School Principal's Area In Nyköping Municipality there are three adapted primary schools that together form a shared principal's area: • Two lower and middle school classes • One upper secondary school class Together we create a whole where each student is given the opportunity to develop based on their individual abilities. Our operations are characterised by security, structure, clarity, and a strong student focus. Here, dedicated employees work in close collaboration with student support services, guardians, and external stakeholders. Do you want to make a real difference for students with intellectual disabilities? The Adapted Primary School area is looking for you – a special education teacher focused on daily teaching work with our students in grades 1-6. 1 position(s). WORK TASKS As a special education teacher at the adapted primary school, Långsätter, you will plan, implement, and drive instruction forward with our students. You lead daily instruction with support from teaching assistants in the classroom. This also means you have a leading role in the classroom with teaching assistants, working together to create quality pedagogical work. You work systematically and develop your instruction and learning environments, which contributes to raising the quality of instruction for our students. Your role also includes participating in collaborative learning and other pedagogical forums. Our students study both subjects and subject areas and are at different developmental levels. Students attend smaller classes and are divided into smaller groups during certain lessons. Instruction may need to be individualised, but always with the goal of reaching the entire group through differentiated instruction within the timeframe. The work team includes teachers and other teaching assistants with whom you collaborate closely. The special education teacher in the classroom has the task of coordinating and leading the teaching assistants assigned to the group/class. We strive for a structured and individualised approach where each student develops based on their abilities and strengths. You are solution-focused and flexible in your work and, together with your colleagues, you seek the best possible ways to reach all students through an inclusive approach. QUALIFICATIONS You must be a certified special education teacher and be comfortable with teaching processes and structured in your working approach. You must have knowledge and experience teaching students with intellectual disabilities and other disabilities, as well as good knowledge and familiarity with students with significant care needs. We place great importance on your ability to create a safe and structured learning environment for students. Flexibility and a solution-oriented approach are important components of the work. Since the work places great demands on meeting many different students' needs and collaborating with adults with varying expertise, it is necessary that you work well in collaboration and cooperation in different environments and contexts. You must be responsive but also able to make independent decisions. You should be able to work both independently and in a group. You have experience and feel confident handling various types of assistive devices both for learning and physical assistive devices such as Permobil chairs, standing frames, walkers, and other aids that need to be considered in teaching work. Personal qualities required to succeed in the role of special education teacher are collaboration skills, responsibility, trustworthiness, and composure. It is important to be able to act professionally and patiently in difficult and pressured situations. Submit documents such as certificates, references, and your cover letter. Attachments should be included with your application. Experience required. Individual salary negotiation. Salary form: Monthly salary. Employment type: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent, start date: by agreement. Working hours: Daytime. • A probationary period may be applied. • This position may be assigned to the municipality's war organisation, which means the municipality secures the position in case of heightened readiness. • For this position, a security clearance may be conducted in accordance with the Security Protection Act. • Tests in early selection may be used in this recruitment. • When you apply for a job with us, we want you to use our e-recruitment system. This makes handling your application efficient, fast, and secure. • We decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this job posting. • Within our operations, the Act on Record Checks (SF 2000:873) applies. Further information will be provided in connection with a potential job offer. • Verification of teaching certification is conducted with the Swedish National Agency for Education. • The position is filled provided it does not need to be used for already employed staff. #LI-OnsiteThe Education Division has over 1,900 employees and together we work to provide children, youth, and adults with quality education. Our focus is to stimulate students' learning and development based on their individual abilities. With us you will find some of society's most important services, and you can be assured that your work will play a significant role in many people's lives. We are responsible for, among other things, 36 preschools, two preschool buses, 17 primary schools, adapted primary school, Nyköping Gymnasium, Adapted Gymnasium, and adult education at Campus Nyköping. Our…

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Nyköping

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9. 7. 2026

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