Now is your chance to become part of our stable team at Hamar PPT. A 70% temporary position is available, which can be increased to 90%.
If you’re passionate about helping children and young people have a positive experience in school, you might be just the person we’re looking for. Here, you’ll join an active and dedicated team of colleagues. Our practice is research-based, and we work systematically on internal professional development. You’ll have a varied and exciting job where you’ll help with professional and organizational development in schools, with a focus on community-building teaching practices. Your expertise will help expand universal support so that all students experience inclusion and a sense of mastery. We work closely with our partners in schools, with a focus on inclusion.

The PPT service in Hamar consists of 12 people: 1 speech-language pathologist (100%), 8.5 PPT counselors (850%), a consultant (30%), and a service manager.

More information about PPT can be found at www.hamar.kommune.no/ppt

Job Responsibilities

• Help create inclusive teaching practices so that all students experience inclusion and a sense of mastery
• Provide guidance and counseling to support development and change initiatives in the school
• Conduct assessments and provide expert opinions
• Collaborate with children/students with varying levels of functioning, parents, the school, and other support services
• Help ensure that interventions are implemented early and are targeted effectively.

Qualifications

• A degree in psychology, education, or special education is required. Preferably a professional degree, major, or master’s degree, but not an absolute requirement
• Relevant education (e.g., special education teacher or speech-language pathologist) and experience may compensate for a master’s degree and will be considered
• Broad assessment and counseling skills
• Relevant work experience in schools/PPT/BUP, and good knowledge of children with special needs. Experience from PPT is preferred
• Good knowledge of the school curriculum
• Good oral and written communication skills in Norwegian
• Good digital skills
• Must have a driver’s license
• A valid police clearance certificate must be presented before starting the position.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who, in addition to being a skilled professional:

• Works systematically and efficiently, enjoys challenges, and has the ability to identify solutions and motivate others
• Is open to others’ opinions and experiences, and goes out of your way to help colleagues
• Treats children and youth with respect based on their needs, and collaborates well with parents, schools, and other members of the team supporting the child or student
• Is flexible and innovative.

We offer

• An inclusive work environment with competent and friendly colleagues
• Excellent opportunities for professional development
• A safe work environment where we can express our opinions and ideas
• A work environment where we share knowledge and help each other grow
• Varied and challenging tasks within the field
• Flexible working hours in accordance with Hamar Municipality’s flex-time policy
  
• Salary and employment conditions as set forth in Hamar Municipality’s applicable laws, regulations, employment documents, and collective bargaining agreement.
  

Contact Information

Aasen, Maria Hoel, Manager, +47 92062111

Work Location

Ankervegen 52
2317 Hamar

Key Information:

Employer: Hamar Municipality

Reference No.: 5165609070
Percentage of Full-Time Position: 70%
Temporary Position
Start date: Oct. 1, 2026
End date: June 30, 2027
Application deadline: Sept. 2, 2026