Special Education Teacher at Adapted School

Description:

Ulricehamn Municipality is in an exciting growth phase—we are expanding while maintaining our small-scale character. As the largest employer with over 2,200 employees in 100 different professional roles, we offer a meaningful working life where development, community, and social impact come together. With Vision 2040—"Together Toward the Future"—we are shaping an innovative and sustainable everyday life, together. With us, you make a real difference every day, in a culture characterized by courage, commitment, and opportunities to grow—both professionally and as a person. Are you ready to shape the future of Ulricehamn, together with us? The Learning Sector works toward inclusive and cohesive learning for all—from the youngest to adults. Together, we create a culture where participation, safety, and high expectations are at the center. Through collaboration, language, and presence, we lay the foundation for goal achievement and lifelong learning. The Adapted School in Ulricehamn Municipality, which is part of the Tingsholm school area, offers students with intellectual disabilities an education carefully adapted to each student's individual circumstances from primary school through upper secondary and adult levels. The activities are built on the same structure as primary school while also encompassing specialized subject areas that promote students' motor skills, communication, daily living activities, aesthetic development, and understanding of reality. Here, every student has the opportunity to develop in a safe learning environment where participation, learning, and confidence in the future are at the center. We are seeking an engaged, driven, and knowledgeable colleague who, together with us, wants to continue developing tomorrow's adapted school. You will be an important part of creating a safe, developmental, and inclusive everyday life for our students. We welcome your application! 1 position(s). JOB DUTIES Your task is to plan, lead, and develop instruction for students based on the adapted school's subjects and subject areas, with a focus on each student's individual abilities, needs, and goals. You create good conditions for learning by using adapted teaching methods and inclusive pedagogy that align with the curriculum's intentions regarding harmonious development, participation, and exploratory learning. Together with your colleagues, you are responsible for ensuring that students receive the pedagogical and social support they need to develop and achieve their goals. Your duties also sometimes include tasks that may otherwise fall to student assistants, to support students in daily and social situations where needed. You also contribute to the overall pedagogical development work and collaborate closely with lead teachers, principals, and other educators to strengthen the quality of instruction and create a cohesive, safe, and stimulating learning environment. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone who is a certified special education teacher with experience working in preschool, school, or adapted school. It is advantageous if you are a trained special education teacher with a focus on intellectual disabilities and if you have knowledge of sign language and alternative and augmentative communication (AAC). Strong competence in using digital assistive tools is also a valuable asset. It is furthermore an advantage if you have experience working with students with neuropsychiatric disabilities, especially autism, as well as students with vision and hearing problems. In your professional role, you work in a structured manner and have a flexible attitude toward changing needs and situations. You have good collaboration skills and are skilled at building trusting relationships with both students and colleagues. To thrive in this role, you need to be calm and stable, even in situations that may be demanding or challenging. You meet students and those around you with composure, clarity, and empathy, and you have a solution-focused approach that contributes to a positive work environment. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability. Employment type: Permanent employment. Duration: Indefinite. Selection and interviews will be conducted continuously throughout the posting period. However, employment will only take place after required decisions have been made. We would appreciate it if you would attach your degree certificate to your application. A police clearance certificate is required upon job offer in accordance with the Education Act (2010:800, Chapter 2, §§ 31-33). We decline contact with advertising agencies and staffing companies during recruitment. Please note that according to the principle of public access, application documents are public records that are released upon request.

Overview

Type

job

Status

active

Visibility

public

City

Ulricehamn

GPS

57.78480267546, 13.419401260112copyopen in

Email

[email protected]

Phone

0321-59 54 49

Views

6

Published

25. 5. 2026

Edited

21. 6. 2026

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