Special Education Teacher/Special Education Specialist

How exciting that you are interested in working at our school! The ERK Foundation, an independent principal for the Swedish-Finnish School with grades F-6 and the Pikku-Erkki preschool, was founded in 1993. The operations are bilingual and non-profit. Both operations are located at Vasbergsgatan 5 in Eskilstuna, a beautiful, centrally located, historic old school building. Approximately 110 children are enrolled in the operations (preschool and school) with around 25 staff members. The foundation's task is to preserve and develop Swedish-Finnish culture together with a high level of both Swedish and Finnish languages. The goal is to teach children and students Finnish and Swedish at a level that enables active bilingualism and supports their Swedish-Finnish identity development. We are now seeking: Special Education Teacher or Special Education Coordinator (Full-Time) You will work in our Studio, teaching and supporting students both individually and in small groups. You will also support teachers in their work with additional adaptations in the school's learning environments. You will assist staff in developing compensatory tools and adapted learning materials for students in need. Job Description We are seeking an experienced special education professional with overall responsibility for our primary and middle school levels. You will collaborate closely with teachers, assistants, principal, and other educational personnel. As a special education professional, you will work with teachers and student health services to provide students with the guidance and stimulation they need in their learning and personal development. This is to help students develop as far as possible according to educational goals, based on their own prerequisites. Your work will include proposing interventions and adaptations for students in need, participating in investigations and action programs, and following up and evaluating these. The assignment also includes teaching small groups and providing individual student support. You will be part of the school's student health team and participate in preventive and health-promoting work to ensure all school students receive adequate support. The work involves numerous interactions with students, staff, and guardians. Qualifications We are seeking candidates with: - Teaching certification and special education degree - Preference for qualification in Swedish/Swedish as a Second Language and mathematics - Indication of grade levels and special education specialization - Structured approach with ability to prioritize and complete assigned tasks - Documented experience as a special education professional We place great importance on personal suitability. Meriting Factors: - Experience working with students with Swedish as a second language - Experience with contacts such as speech therapists, child and adolescent psychiatry, and habilitation services Our working and instruction languages are both Finnish and Swedish. For this position, excellent Swedish skills are required; Finnish skills are not mandatory but are considered advantageous. Additional Information You will join a pleasant workplace with wonderful traditions and great atmosphere. Start date by agreement. Warm welcome to apply! In accordance with the Education Act (2010:800), a police record extract must be presented upon employment. We will conduct ongoing interviews during the application period. This is a permanent position with a 6-month probationary period. Please attach CV and personal letter with your application. We kindly decline offers of advertising and recruitment assistance.