Special Education Teacher at Österbergsskolan Grades 7-9

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Österbergsskolan is a grades 4-9 school with approximately 420 students and an attached after-school program, centrally located in Östersund on Frösön. We are close to outdoor recreation and nature, within biking distance to Östersund's city center and other neighborhoods. Here, active outdoor life is combined with a thriving work environment—it's close to jobs, friends, and school. Östersund is also the expansive university town where research and business develop together, while new neighborhoods emerge and offerings broaden. Östersund is in exciting development now, and you are welcome to grow with us. Your New Role We are now seeking a qualified special education teacher for the upper secondary level at Österbergsskolan. You are well-versed in the school's governing documents and can implement them in daily work. You have a genuine interest in students' development and learning, see possibilities, are flexible, dare to try new approaches, and have strong collaboration skills. You must have knowledge of literacy instruction and mathematics education. As a special education teacher, you will work with pedagogical development, serve on the school's student support team, provide guidance to staff, and work actively with students—including assessments, individual support, and developing intervention plans. In addition to this position, there is another special education teacher at the school. Your Responsibilities Work individually and in groups providing special education support to students. Guide staff on special education interventions, such as extra accommodations and literacy development methods. Develop extra accommodations for students and instruct teachers—for example, help develop appropriate materials and create time-management aids. Assess students and instruct teachers on assessment procedures, such as screening. Responsible for pedagogical assessments and evaluations, and assist the principal with intervention plans. Participate in the student support team and student support meetings. Lead certain development initiatives in this area—for example, develop assessment/screening plans, observe students and classrooms to improve learning environments and teaching methods. Assist the principal with resource allocation and scheduling. This position primarily serves grades 7-9 but may involve work across the entire school unit (grades 4-9). Your Qualifications Requirements Licensed special education teacher Strong knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written Good relationship-building skills Strong collaboration ability Merits Good knowledge of digital work and computer proficiency Previous experience as a special education teacher Experience working in upper elementary/middle school Experience working with students who struggle to meet learning objectives in elementary school. The Recruitment Process In this recruitment, we will ask you for a background check clearance. Interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis. We would like you to attach a CV and cover letter with your application. Grades/certificates do not need to be submitted initially. We will ask you to provide them if you advance to an interview. Östersund Municipality has carefully considered advertising channels before posting this position and therefore declines calls from recruitment firms and ad sales representatives. What Do We Offer? Östersund Municipality offers you benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation exchange, wellness contributions, or wellness hours. Through our benefits portal, you have access to independent pension advice and numerous discounts and offers. You can also receive quick and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and economists, through our Employee Support service. You can read more about our benefits on our website: https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html About the Children and Education Department Change the world for real! Working with all of Östersund's children and young people means being part of building society and changing our world, both globally and locally. It matters. Really. Here we work with preschool, elementary school, and adapted elementary school.Österbergsskolan is a grades 4-9 school with approximately 420 students and an attached after-school program, centrally located in Östersund on Frösön. We are close to outdoor recreation and nature, within biking distance to Östersund's city center and other neighborhoods. Here, active outdoor life is combined with a thriving work environment—it's close to jobs, friends, and school. Östersund is also the expansive university town where research and business develop together, while new neighborhoods emerge and offerings broaden. Östersund is in exciting development now, and you are welcome to…

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active

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City

Frösön

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Fritzhemsgatan 29

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63.178629675563, 14.609624599258copyopen in

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Published

2. 7. 2026

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23. 7. 2026

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