Special Education Teacher, Veikkola School - Kirkkonummen kunta - Kirkkonummi, Finland

The Finnish-language education services of the municipality of Kirkkonummi are recruiting for a special education teacher position starting from August 1, 2026. The placement of the position is at Veikkola School. As a special education teacher, your tasks include planning, coordinating, and teaching group-specific and individual support, as well as testing and screening. Pedagogical expertise, knowledge of learning support arrangements, and good cooperation with other educators and guardians are essential for success. The start date can be arranged slightly later if needed. Veikkola School is a grades 1-9 school located in a natural environment in North Kirkkonummi. Veikkola is situated near the Turku motorway, about 30 km from Helsinki. The school offers strong collegial support, a supportive atmosphere, friendly students, and opportunities for professional development. The school has approximately 770 students. We offer: - Salary according to OVTES - Sports, cultural, and well-being benefits (Epassi) - Free swimming at Kirkkonummi swimming hall with staff card - Legally mandated extended occupational health services. Qualifications for the position are based on the decree on the qualifications of teaching staff (No. 986/98). Terms of employment are governed by the municipal collective agreement for teaching staff (OVTES). A six-month probationary period is used for filling vacancies. The selected candidate must provide an acceptable medical certificate of health and a criminal record extract in accordance with the Act on Background Checks for Persons Working with Children (504/2002). Applications must be submitted by July 20, 2026, at 12:00 noon via the electronic form on Kuntarekry: www.kuntarekry.fi (job key KIR-03-272-26). Applications should include proof of qualifications and a CV. Only qualified applicants will be considered for the position.