Special Education Teacher at Malmö Magistratsgymnasium

Ref: 20261887 Malmö Magistratsgymnasium is a smaller school that opened in the fall of 2025. We admit students pursuing individual alternatives (IMA) or vocational introduction programs (IMY), and there are also a few positions available for students from other upper secondary schools who temporarily need alternative placement. We are now seeking a special education teacher with strong commitment to students' learning, well-being, and social development. Work with us and help shape the future of Malmö residents and society! Job Responsibilities The special education teacher's role is to assist the school with specialized pedagogical expertise at all organizational levels and contribute to school development. The assignment includes working to maintain effective student support services that help students progress toward educational goals. The main responsibilities include: - Assess students' and groups' needs - Analyze the school's work in relation to student learning - Plan, implement, and evaluate interventions - Coordinate work with transitions for students entering and leaving the school - Actively participate in pedagogical research and use and disseminate research findings and methods to strengthen student learning - Mentor and train pedagogical staff and educational assistants - Participate in the school's student support team - Participate in the school's systematic quality improvement work - Participate in the department-wide network for special education improvement initiatives - Document in Prorenata. In our smaller, needs-driven operations, we work closely together with the student's best interests in focus. This means the special education teacher role is conducted with a broad perspective on both the student's and the organization's needs. Qualifications Requirements: - Early childhood education teacher, teacher, or leisure pedagogue degree plus postgraduate training in special education (300 hp) - Experience working with children and youth with functional variations - Experience with external contacts and collaboration with staff, students, guardians, rehabilitation services, child and adolescent psychiatric services, and family services - Good digital skills - Good understanding of school goals and curriculum documents - Strong Swedish proficiency, both spoken and written. Meritorious: - Experience working in upper secondary school introduction programs or primary school special education groups (grades 7-9) - Good experience collaborating with other authorities and participating in various networks. As a special education teacher, you handle complex issues and find sustainable pedagogical solutions. You have a good understanding of how people acquire knowledge and adapt your approach to different needs. You are flexible, see opportunities in change, and use new information to develop instruction. Through a relational and inclusive working style, you build trust and collaboration with students, colleagues, and other professionals. You value differences and understand how background, culture, and group belonging affect yourself and others. About the Workplace Malmö Magistratsgymnasium is a smaller school unit in central Malmö for students pursuing individual alternatives (IMA) or vocational introduction programs (IMY). A few positions are also available for students from other upper secondary schools who temporarily need alternative placement. At Malmö Magistratsgymnasium, the individual student is at the center, and great emphasis is placed on fostering future confidence, independence, and motivation. The learning environment is created based on a holistic view of both learning and students' personal development, and the school's culture is built on respectful treatment, supportive learning environments, and high expectations. The school's goal is for students to continue their studies or enter the job market, and staff consisting of various professionals work together to provide each student with the best conditions for the future. The Upper Secondary and Adult Education Department is one of three school departments in the City of Malmö. We are responsible for developing and implementing upper secondary school and adult education. Today we have approximately 1800 employees and we are located throughout Malmö. We work to ensure that young people and adults achieve their educational goals and become active in our society. We exist to create the best possible conditions for Malmö residents to grow through lifelong learning. Malmö's operations are organized in 14 departments. Our common mission is to create welfare and sustainable societal development. Together with residents of Malmö, we develop an even better city to live, work, and be in; diversity, life experience, and talent make Malmö a smart city in the heart of Europe. The world's knowledge is here. Read about Malmö City as an employer here https://malmo.se/jobb Job Information Employment type: Permanent position Scope: Full-time Number of positions: 1 Start date: By agreement Other As a candidate, we recommend you check your spam folder during the application period to ensure you do not miss response emails from Malmö City. According to the Education Act, a certificate from the police register of charges and suspicions is required before employment in upper secondary school, adapted upper secondary school, and municipal adult education. To protect your personal integrity, we ask that you do not attach your register certificate to your application. 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, you can obtain the certificate here: https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/skola-eller-forskola/ Please note that Malmö City has removed the personal letter from the application process and replaced it with selection questions for a more inclusive recruitment process and efficient candidate experience when applying for a job with us. Your answers will be an important part of our selection process. 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.

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