Resource teacher, Dragon School
Umeå, Sverige
Type of Employment Full-time
Job position Teaching assistant
Work model On location
Application due date 5 March 2026
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The Upper Secondary School and Adult Education Board is responsible for the municipality's obligations under school legislation for upper secondary school, adapted upper secondary school, municipal adult education, special education for adults and Swedish language teaching for immigrants. The board is also responsible for vocational rehabilitation and for municipal refugee reception. We work together to ensure that the municipality's citizens learn, develop and can live an independent life. We have Sweden's most important job - our mission is to provide confidence in the future. Dragonskolan is Umeå's largest upper secondary school with over 2000 pupils. We have Umeå's largest range of programs and offer high quality education. At Dragonskolan, we work to ensure that all students have the best conditions to succeed in their studies. Now we want to strengthen our team with a resource teacher! Type of employment -1 position, full-time, special fixed-term employment. Starting as soon as possible, by agreement, until 2026-06-19. Your work tasks As a resource teacher, you work closely with teachers, other educators and the student health team to create meaningful and educational days for our students. At Dragonskolan, you are a central part of the work of building a safe environment where every student is given the opportunity to develop based on their conditions. Together with the teacher, you plan and structure the school day using adapted pedagogy that gives students both predictability and security. You provide support during lessons and breaks, and help to motivate and stimulate pupils so that they can develop their abilities and achieve their goals. An important part of the assignment is also to participate in the documentation of the students' development and efforts. About you We are looking for you who have completed upper secondary education with a focus on working with children and students in need of special support, for example as a student assistant, child care worker or social educator. It is an advantage if you also have training or experience in restaurant / kitchen, as the student is studying the RL program. Experience of working with young people in the NPF area is considered an advantage. As a person, you are responsible, committed and flexible. You have a positive belief in young people's ability to develop and learn. You are responsive, but also clear and confident in standing firm on decisions made. In accordance with the law on suitability control, an extract from the police's criminal record must be presented upon employment. Welcome with your application! You can either attach your CV and personal letter or fill in your details directly in the application form. About Umeå municipality Umeå municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 brave employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments and together we work to make Umeå grow with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust and continuous improvement. Together with us, you get to work in socially important assignments where you contribute to Umeå continuing to be safe, secure and fun. Umeå is northern Sweden's largest city with a rich range of experiences and opportunities. We are a city of associations and culture that offers a richer Umeå life even outside work. Here you can find out what it is like to live in Umeå: https://www.umea.se/flytta We will become more and therefore we are looking for you? Do you also want more? We offer fair conditions, good benefits and good development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important to all those who live and work here. We look forward to hearing from you.