Special Education Teacher

Amerikanska Gymnasiet i Sverige AB · Vollzeit

Frescati Hagväg 9, Stockholm, Schweden

About Amerikanska Gymnasiet Americanska Gymnasiet was founded on a strong pedagogical philosophy. Our guiding star is that "we work so that our students and staff reach their full potential." We therefore work with both knowledge development and personal development. Our culture is characterized by clear rules with care. We call it "Ramar och Kramar" (Boundaries and Hugs). The school is organized so that students are prepared for an international job market in a rapidly changing world. In our logo you can read "Get ready for the world". Everything that happens at school is based on our four core values: Courage, Kindness, Knowledge & Curiosity, and Grit. In classrooms and hallways, interactions between students and staff are characterized by behaviors derived from these values. We work closely with students and always prioritize their best interests. About Amerikanska Gymnasiet, Stockholm - Campus Frescati Hage By Brunnsviken in the beautiful Norra Djurgårdsstaden, we opened a upper secondary school in fall 2023. The school is entering its fourth academic year and has approximately 500 students studying in the Natural Sciences, Economics, or Social Sciences programs. Teaching is conducted in both English and Swedish by a skilled teaching team with a strong sense of community. About the Position As a Special Education Teacher, you will work as part of the school's student support team and be an important part of our preventive and developmental work. You will also work operatively to support teachers in teaching situations, where classroom visits are an important part of daily work. You ensure that students receive the right support and that teachers have the right knowledge to structure instruction so it is accessible to all students. You also work closely with school leadership and serve as an extension to ensure that teachers and students have the right conditions to succeed. Together with school leadership, you are responsible for planning and driving support work at the individual, group, and organizational levels, as well as for students in need of specialized support. In collaboration with teachers and guardians, you provide support in adapting studies for students. You develop intervention plans and conduct assessments, such as pedagogical evaluations, as needed. You are also a resource to principals in school development matters and actively participate in the school's development work. You will support students with structure, planning, and study techniques. We expect you to have good familiarity with compensatory tools and competence in digital learning tools. Over time, the position may also include coordinating responsibilities. This is a permanent full-time position (100%), beginning with a 6-month probationary period. Start date August 3 or by agreement. Your Profile We are looking for you who are trained as a Special Education Teacher or Special Education Specialist with a degree, and preferably also with a teaching certification. Previous experience in the field is required. It is also a merit if you have worked with upper secondary school students. You have experience developing intervention plans and conducting pedagogical assessments, and strong knowledge of and experience working with students with reading and writing difficulties. You also have knowledge of and experience with language development teaching methods. You have a professional approach in interactions with students, colleagues, and guardians, and good insight into people's different circumstances. You are naturally collaborative and good at creating positive working relationships with a coaching and mentoring approach. As a person, you are solution-oriented. You see possibilities and always lead challenges and problems toward solutions. You have a thoroughly positive attitude. We are looking for you to lead in line with our motto "Ramar & Kramar," which means clear leadership and clear rules combined with strong care for each student. With your energy, attentiveness, and perseverance, you easily engage and create involvement toward commonly set goals. Teamwork and transparency are guiding principles. You have a strong commitment to teaching and want to help develop the operations together with a strong team of colleagues, and you share our pedagogical view: https://www.amerikanskagymnasiet.se/om-skolan/tankar-om-skola/. You are expected to have good communication in both Swedish and English, both spoken and written. You have the ability to use a wide range of digital learning resources and maintain stable digital competence. Great weight will be placed on personal suitability. We warmly welcome your application! www.amerikanskagymnasiet.se Application Application deadline: September 30, 2026. Interviews for the position will be held on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the application deadline, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Please attach your diploma with your application. Contact Information Assistant Principal Oskar Åberg, [email protected] Principal Hans Renman, [email protected] We have already made a decision regarding recruitment support in this process and therefore ask that recruitment agencies and staffing firms not contact us.