Övertorneå Municipality's schools are, according to surveys, among the best in the country, where we offer education of the highest quality - from preschool to adult education. One of the reasons highlighted is small class sizes with high teacher density and experienced teachers, which allows for more individual attention for each student. We place great importance on IT competence among both students and staff, where computers/iPads are used as teaching is enhanced by this.
We have high expectations for both students and staff.
We are now seeking a special educator or special teacher for the central child and student health services.
About you:
We are looking for a licensed special teacher or special educator with a teaching degree aimed at later years or high school.
You should have good pedagogical skills and a positive attitude towards our students. You are flexible, open, meticulous, and have strong collaborative abilities. We highly value your commitment, responsibility, and professional competence, and we expect you to work independently and take your own initiatives.
Job responsibilities:
You will be part of our team at the central child and student health services. The child and student health services work to ensure that all children in preschool and students in primary and secondary school feel well in school and promote individual learning.
As a special teacher/special educator, you will work closely with students and teachers. You will guide and teach at both individual and group levels. Your responsibilities will also include conducting assessments, writing action plans, and following up on these.
Scope:
The position is full-time, temporary until June 18, 2026. The position may transition to a permanent employment. Start date as soon as possible.
Other:
We have a tobacco-free working environment. We kindly decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this advertisement.
Inquiries:
Head of Central Child and Student Health Services: Birgit Lundkvist,
[email protected], phone 070-628 05 60.
Union representatives:
Sveriges Lärare Övertorneå, phone 070-573 0926.
Application:
Welcome with your application by December 19, 2025. You will receive a confirmation that your application has been received. If you do not receive such a confirmation, please contact us at
[email protected].
To work with children in schools, you are required to provide a criminal record extract before employment. You can request this extract yourself from the police, and you can find the application form at www.polisen.se.
More about Övertorneå:
Övertorneå's community services and geographical location provide the opportunity to engage in what you want, not just what you have to. We offer a beautiful and nature-close living environment with good opportunities for outdoor activities and recreation, a strong sense of community and closeness between people, as well as excellent social services and very good school quality, which has led Övertorneå to be named "Sweden's best school municipality" several times and has been awarded the title of e-health municipality of the year.
Additionally, the municipality offers a high presence of entrepreneurship and an openness to welcoming new residents, along with a unique cultural and historical heritage and location by the Finnish border.
We believe the conditions for you to thrive here are very good. Interested in moving here? Check out https://www.hejhemby.com. Through this project, those who wish to move to Övertorneå can receive assistance in realizing their dream.