One thing is certain. With us, you make a difference. We are the teacher who helps a little brother read his first words and the after-school staff who bring laughter at the end of the school day. We’re the childcare workers who help children grow every day and the librarian who brings literature to life. Together, we strive to promote knowledge, foster a sense of purpose, and create fun, everyday experiences for children and young people. There’s something special about that. Would you also like to work for the future in the Municipality of Kiruna? Come and be part of the community at the Culture and Education Administration. 1 position(s). JOB DUTIES As a special education teacher at Högalid School’s upper elementary level, you will work closely with the principal and school staff. The role involves collaborating with the principal to develop and design educational programs at the group, individual, and organizational levels, based on a framework of promotion, prevention, and intervention. You will support teachers in planning their instruction so that the education is accessible, inclusive, and fosters participation for all children. You will advocate for and support the work of the teaching teams, particularly when educational assessments or action plans are needed. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone with a degree in special education or other training deemed equivalent by the employer. As a person, you should be a good communicator, able to build relationships, and recognize opportunities for growth in both children and adults. You should have the ability to analyze opportunities at the organizational, group, and individual levels. We are looking for someone with experience and the ability to collaborate with others and to flexibly address various needs within the organization. You should be creative and eager to find solutions that prioritize the best interests of the children. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. Please include your diploma with your application, as well as any other information you consider important. In accordance with the law on background checks, you must be able to provide an extract from the police criminal records upon employment. Order one immediately when you submit your application; you can do so via the link https://polisen.se/belastningsregistret?mtm_campaign=utdrag&mtm_kwd=post0623 Employment Type: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent; start date: To be agreed upon. To work with us, you must share Kiruna Municipality’s core values, where respect, responsibility, and collaboration are the guiding principles. We offer a pleasant work environment and stimulating tasks, and as an employee, you’ll enjoy a good work-life balance. We offer a variety of benefits, including free access to various fitness centers up to 5,000 SEK per year, cabins in the mountains that you can rent, and the option to exchange part of your salary for time off. We strive for gender balance and view diversity as a strength; we welcome employees from diverse backgrounds and work to ensure our workplaces are accessible to everyone. Kiruna Municipality views full-time employment as a right and part-time employment as an opportunity. Knowledge of Finnish, Sami, and/or Meänkieli is a plus, as Kiruna Municipality is the administrative region for these languages. Kiruna Municipality applies individual and differentiated salaries. If you advance in the recruitment process, you will be presented with a salary range applicable to you during the interview. We encourage you to read the information about our collective bargaining agreements, local agreements, and what we as an employer have to offer before we meet with you for a potential interview; you can find this information here: https://kiruna.se/naringsliv--arbete/arbeta-hos-oss/kommunen-som-arbetsgivare.html Kiruna Municipality has engaged an intermediary for this recruitment process and therefore requests that advertising sales representatives or other providers of recruitment services refrain from contacting us.