Parkskolan is a municipal school serving grades 4-9 with after-school activities for grades 4-6. Currently, approximately 340 students attend the school. The school is conveniently located within walking distance of central Östersund and adjoins a park-like area. At Parkskolan, we work daily to develop our operations through collaborative learning and relational leadership.
We are now seeking you—someone with excellent interpersonal skills and great commitment to our students who wants to make a difference in their daily lives!
Job Responsibilities
At Parkskolan, we constantly strive to develop our operations with student development and learning at the center. Our work is characterized by collaborative learning, relational and clear leadership based on cooperation, respect, and communication. You will work with engaged and competent colleagues where opportunities for experience-sharing and continuous development are always present.
The role of special education teacher/specialist teacher includes:
- Assessing, organizing, and documenting measures for students in need of special support, conducted in collaboration with relevant staff, students, and guardians
- Mentoring and supporting staff in developing instruction, making additional adjustments, and providing special support
- Working with and teaching students, both individually and in groups
As a special education teacher/specialist teacher, you will naturally participate actively in the school's systematic quality work and development of operations—for our students' benefit!
With us, you have the opportunity to work in a school that prioritizes collaboration and student well-being. We offer a safe and developmental work environment with support from colleagues and school leadership. You will also be part of a school that continuously works toward improvement and development.
Required Qualifications
We seek someone who is a certified special education teacher or specialist teacher with experience in the profession and teaching in grades 4–9. You are familiar with the school's mission and operations and have strong skills in Swedish, both spoken and written.
We're Looking for You!
You are flexible, calm, and confident in your professional role with the ability to prioritize with the student's best interests in focus. It is essential that you can build strong, safe relationships, set boundaries, and work independently. At the same time, the position demands strong collaboration skills, as it involves close cooperation with students, colleagues, and guardians.
Personal suitability will be heavily weighted in the recruitment process.
Start date: November 23, 2026
We warmly welcome your application!
About Our Recruitment Process
In this recruitment, we will ask you for a criminal record extract.
Interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis. We ask that you include a CV and cover letter with your application. Transcripts/certificates do not need to be sent initially. We will request these if you advance to an interview.
Östersunds kommun has considered advertising channels prior to posting and therefore declines calls from recruitment firms and advertising sales representatives.
What Do We Offer?
Östersunds kommun offers you benefits such as paid vacation from your first year of employment, vacation conversion, wellness allowance 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 Personnel 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's and Education Administration
Change the world for real! Working with all children and young people in Östersund means building society and changing our world, both globally and locally. It matters. Really. Here we work with preschool, primary school, and adapted primary school.