Special Education Teacher for Adapted Primary School

At the Education Administration in Järfälla Municipality, approximately 3,100 employees work across our 39 preschools, 22 schools, secondary schools, adult education, and central administration. Our operations are characterized by our core values: professionalism, collegiality, and developmental strength. With courage and competence, we drive the organization forward, and we value mutual respect and understanding among colleagues. Together, we strive to make each other better, as we know that by developing and continuously improving together, we advance Järfälla. Olovslundskolan is a kindergarten through sixth-grade school located in western Jakobsberg. The school also has an adapted primary school for grades 1-6. We are now seeking a special educator for our adapted primary school. In the adapted primary school, there are about 30 students divided into 5 classes. The students in the adapted primary school have intellectual disabilities, and many also have additional diagnoses such as autism, ADHD, and language disorders. Our students require a slower pace of instruction and need to be met by calm and secure staff. We utilize visual support and sign language (TAKK) to clarify tasks, routines, and events for the students throughout their time at school and during leisure activities. Our students learn both in subject areas and subject-related topics. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES In your role as a special educator with us, your responsibilities include: • Conducting and planning instruction based on the Curriculum for adapted primary school (Lgra22). • Guiding the educators working in the classroom. • Writing assessments, action plans, additional applications, and other special education investigations. • Collaborating with various agencies such as habilitation services and child and adolescent psychiatry, among others. You will work with the team to plan and implement education in a way that promotes the students' development, health, and well-being. Your role involves respecting each student's individuality and providing each student with the conditions to develop trust and self-confidence. You will collaborate with families and create trustful relationships with both guardians and colleagues. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone who: • Collaborates well with students, guardians, colleagues, and other staff. You relate to students and adults in a responsive and adaptable manner. You listen and communicate constructively, seeing collegial learning as a natural prerequisite for building new and deepened knowledge. • Has good self-awareness, is self-assured in yourself and your pedagogical leadership. You work independently and are flexible. • Communicates clearly. Ensures that messages are received and that expectations are clear for all parties involved. Reminds and follows up. • Makes accurate assessments and priorities. Balances complex information and various considerations, demonstrating sound judgment in statements, actions, and decisions. • Remains calm and composed in stressful situations. Maintains a realistic perspective on situations and focuses on the right issues. Requirements: • Degree in Special Education Meritorious: • Experience working in an adapted primary school • Experience working with students with special needs and various disabilities • Experience working in preschool We emphasize personal suitability. The position requires good skills in Swedish, both spoken and written. Interviews will be conducted continuously, and the position may be filled before the application deadline. An extract from the criminal record is required for work in preschools and schools. We conduct limited background checks for final candidates in this hiring process. Background checks are conducted only to the extent that they are relevant to the specific position. Where an extract from the criminal record is legally mandated, you will also need to provide such an extract. For more information on how we conduct background checks, see www.jarfalla.se/backgroundchecks. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION In Järfälla Municipality, you can develop yourself and your skills through internal courses and professional development to advance your career. This includes various networks, lectures, training sessions, planning, and development days. Most of our schools and preschools are conveniently located near public transportation, making it easy to commute to and from work. Employees at our preschools and schools enjoy discounted educational lunches. As a monthly employee in Järfälla Municipality, you will have access to various benefits such as reduced working hours the day before public holidays and taking leave on bridge days according to operational needs, wellness grants, and Förmån Järfälla, a web portal where you can access a wide range of benefits, including discounted movie tickets and gym memberships. Järfälla has the most exciting geographical location in northern Stockholm and is growing rapidly. We offer a workplace with great variety, excellent development opportunities, and operate under the vision Järfälla for all forward. Read more about what it’s like to work with us at www.jarfalla.se/workinjarfalla. We kindly decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this advertisement.