Special Education Teacher

Description:

Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES) is a leading independent school group with academic results far above average and a diverse and energetic staff. Teaching is in both Swedish and English, and the hallways are bilingual. The language of meetings and communication amongst the staff is English. IES is one of Sweden's largest school groups at compulsory school level with 48 schools and around 32,000 students across the country. IES has grown steadily and maintained quality since 1993. N.B. Prior to any offer of employment at IES, a criminal background check is required for all applicants. In Sweden, this is an extract from belastningsregistret from Polismyndigheten and from abroad, this is a record extract from an equivalent police governing body. Special Education Teacher at Internationella Engelska Skolan Österåker In August 2024, we opened the doors to our new school, Internationella Engelska Skolan Österåker. IES Österåker is a school for preschool through grade 9. When the school is at full capacity, we will have approximately 600 students distributed across two parallel classes per grade level. We follow the Swedish curriculum where up to 50% of instruction takes place in English. IESÖ consists of a newly built and a partially renovated school building and is located in central Åkersberga. The school is surrounded by sports facilities, large green areas, and the archipelago, all within commuting distance to Stockholm. Your New Role As a special education teacher with us, you work to identify, analyze, and remove barriers in the learning environment and provide support to students with special needs. A special education teacher has a coaching role and often serves as a sounding board to other teachers and educators, while also providing individual instruction and support to students who need it, both in and outside the classroom. You are also responsible for documenting support measures and monitoring intervention plans. The role involves close collaboration with teaching staff, mentors, and the student support team to ensure that each student receives the right support at the right time. Work tasks include: - Assessment and pedagogical evaluations - Development, documentation, and monitoring of intervention plans - Planning and implementation of special education interventions - Coaching and support to colleagues - Collaboration with the student support team - Contact and cooperation with guardians You are expected to actively contribute to upholding the school's values and vision. Our focus is on learning and a calm environment where the school's routines and rules are followed by both students and staff. Part of our students' success depends on us having strong confidence in their ability to develop. We are convinced that every student can reach their full potential through clear structures, high expectations, and appropriate support measures. Your Profile We are looking for you who are a certified special education teacher. You are organized, solution-focused, and have a strong ability to build trusting relationships with students, colleagues, and guardians. You are a team player who thrives in close collaboration with teachers and student support services and have an inclusive approach. You have: - Good knowledge of accommodations and special support - Experience conducting pedagogical assessments and writing intervention plans - Ability to analyze learning environments and suggest development initiatives - Clear leadership and a reassuring demeanor Instruction takes place in Swedish. The working language among colleagues is both Swedish and English, so you also need to have good English skills. Other Information The position is 100%. We apply a 6-month probationary period. Interviews are held on a rolling basis during the application period and the position may be filled before the application period ends. A valid extract from belastningsregistret for work in schools is mandatory to provide.

Overview

Type

job

Status

active

Visibility

public

City

Österåker

GPS

59.481773, 18.297937copyopen in

Email

[email protected]

Phone

0707756796

Views

4

Published

16. 2. 2026

Edited

21. 6. 2026

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