At the Education Administration in Järfälla Municipality, approximately 3,100 employees work in one of our 39 preschools, 22 schools, upper secondary school, adult education, and central administration. Our operations are characterized by our core values: professionalism, collegiality, and developmental strength. With courage and competence, we drive our work forward, and we value mutual respect and understanding among colleagues. Together we strive to make each other better, because we know that when we develop together and continuously improve, we move Järfälla forward.
1 position(s).
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you work closely with your colleagues to find creative solutions that meet each student's unique needs. Since the students in the teaching group have significant support needs, alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) is a natural and important part of your daily work. As a mentor, you become a trusted point of contact for a number of students, and you maintain close and trusting dialogue with both guardians and other important people in their network.
Together with us, you as a teacher create a safe learning environment based on understanding and respect. You are also an active part of our collaborative teamwork, where you contribute your thoughts to the school's pedagogical planning and development. We are looking for someone who wants to make a real difference and who is motivated to develop methods that strengthen students' ability to communicate and grow.
QUALIFICATIONS
What we are looking for:
• is a certified teacher.
• has knowledge of and experience working with students with severe intellectual disabilities, multiple disabilities, and diagnoses within the autism spectrum.
• has strong knowledge of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC). You are experienced in using, for example, Signing as Support (TAKK), picture support (GAKK), or digital communication tools in teaching.
• has a calm demeanor and an inclusive approach.
• is flexible, solution-focused, and has strong collaboration skills.
You thrive in collaboration, dare to contribute your perspectives, and have genuine engagement for children's and young people's development.
It is advantageous if you also:
• hold a specialist teacher certification with a focus on intellectual disabilities.
• have knowledge of epilepsy or other medical needs that commonly occur in students with multiple disabilities.
• have experience working systematically according to methods such as TEACCH or similar frameworks for creating clarity in time, space, and content.
• have knowledge of tactile stimulation, sensory stimulation, or motor training for students with significant physical needs.
• are experienced in writing implementation plans, pedagogical assessments, and documenting progress.
We place great emphasis on personal suitability and are looking for someone who wants to make a difference every day.
Welcome with your application!
We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis and look forward to hearing from you. Don't hesitate to submit your application—perhaps you are the new colleague we're looking for.
Employment type: Permanent position.
Duration: Permanent.
Järfälla has northern Stockholm's most exciting geographic location and is growing rapidly. We offer a workplace with great variety, excellent development opportunities, and we work according to the vision Järfälla for everyone moving forward. Learn more about what it's like to work for us at www.jarfalla.se/jobbaijarfalla
We decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this posting.
A criminal record extract is required for work in preschools and schools.
We conduct limited background checks for final candidates in this recruitment process. Background checks are conducted only to the extent relevant to the position in question. In cases where a criminal record extract is required by law, you will also need to provide such an extract. For more information on how we conduct background checks, see
https://www.jarfalla.se/bakgrundskontroller