Special Education Teacher with Teaching Certification – Adapted Primary School

Welcome to us at Hammarö! Hammarö is a municipality with a forward-thinking spirit and strong growth, located by Lake Vänern, surrounded by cliffs and water. Many choose to move here, which means we are constantly growing and developing. What reflects everything happening in our municipality is the proximity to the city, the residents, the water, and to each other. With us, you will have a workplace right in our beautiful archipelago! Within the Education Administration, you work every day to create conditions for our children and students to grow and develop. Thanks to the excellent services in Hammarö's preschools and schools, we rank among Sweden's best school municipalities. Here, children and students are always at the center as we attend to their needs. We prepare children for the future. JOB DESCRIPTION We are looking for someone who wants to make a difference for students with intellectual disabilities and contribute to their knowledge development and well-being. With us, you will play an important role in an engaged team where we work to create a safe, structured, and stimulating learning environment. As a special education teacher with us, you will: • Teach students in adapted primary school, covering subjects and subject areas for grades 1-9. • Your main task is to plan, implement, and follow up on the teaching for our students. You will work closely with other staff at the school to support each student's knowledge development and create the best possible conditions for learning. • Serve as a mentor for a group of students and be an important contact for guardians. • Collaborate closely with colleagues in a team where cooperation and good relationships are central. • Contribute to the development of pedagogical methods and adaptations based on each student's individual needs. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone who: • Is a licensed primary school teacher. • Holds a special education degree with a focus on intellectual disabilities. • Has experience in adapted primary school or similar settings. • Has good knowledge of functional variations and methods that promote learning and social development. • Is confident, flexible, and solution-oriented with a positive and respectful approach. • Enjoys working both independently and in a team. Desirable knowledge and experience: • Alternative and augmentative communication (AAC), e.g., PECS and sign language support. • Digital communication aids, e.g., Tobii Dynavox. • Clear pedagogical methods and low-arousal responses. • Management of medical needs (e.g., tube feeding, epilepsy) and working according to self-care plans. • Transfer and lifting techniques as well as aids such as standing scales, walkers, and wheelchairs. • Digital tools and visual support programs such as Boardmaker, PictureMyLife, and Widgit Online. We offer a meaningful job where you have the opportunity to make a difference every day. With us, you will become part of a competent, engaged, and supportive team that works together to create the best conditions for our students. You will also have the chance to work with students of different ages, thereby developing your skills in various areas. The employment is permanent and encompasses 100% with a holiday service. Start date: January 8, 2026, or by agreement. The position will be filled subject to the necessary decisions being made. Selection and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis - so do not wait to apply, apply today! If you are shortlisted for the position, you will need to present a criminal record extract and your teaching license. OTHER To ensure the quality of the recruitment process in Hammarö municipality and to enable good communication with our applicants, we ask you to submit your application digitally and not via email or paper format. Warm welcome with your application! In preparation for the recruitment work, Hammarö municipality has made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. Therefore, we kindly ask to refrain from contacting media sellers, recruitment sites, and similar entities.