School Counselor/Social Pedagogue/Special Pedagogue

Pilträdsskolan is a free school with approximately 300 students that emphasizes knowledge, safety, and the unique value of each student. The school was established in 1994 and conducts teaching for grades F-9 as well as after-school activities. We have between 12-24 students in each class. Adjacent to the school is Pilträdets Preschool for children aged 1-5 years. The main organization is Stiftelsen Källan in Västerås, and the school is located in Vallby. We are now seeking a driven, flexible, and competent employee. You should possess a higher education degree or training as a social pedagogue (social worker, behavioral scientist, special educator), with experience working in elementary education. You should also have a good understanding of the school’s governing documents. The position includes, among other responsibilities: - Working with students in groups/classes for preventive and health-promoting purposes. - Conducting support and motivational conversations with individual students. - Supporting students with special needs due to physical, mental, and social difficulties. - Being available for advice and consultation for teachers. - Participating in the establishment of action plans and intervention programs. - Collaborating with social services, youth clinics, police, family centers, youth clubs, etc. - Leading the safety team and work against bullying. - Providing advisory support on concerns regarding child welfare reports. - Conducting absence investigations and reporting to the school attendance monitoring authority. - Participating in and developing recess activities based on the needs of students with special requirements. - Performing observations of individual students or groups/classes. - Participating in discussions with guardians alongside other professionals and independently. - Being flexible when needs arise, such as covering a lesson if a teacher is ill or assisting in after-school care on certain days during breaks. We are looking for someone who gains energy from working with people. You are driven to find new methods and wish to contribute to a well-planned and structured approach. In your interactions with others, you are unpretentious, empathetic, and accommodating. Your interest and willingness to help others is evident in your daily work. We offer you the opportunity to make a difference for our students every day. This position is a full-time permanent position.