Special Class Teacher - Kauniaisten kaupunki - Kauniainen, Finland

We are looking for an enthusiastic special class teacher to join our team at Kauniainen's primary school, responsible for supporting students' comprehensive learning, growth, and well-being, and developing operational models. The position is permanent, starting from August 1, 2026. The work will be based at Mäntymäki teaching point (grades 1-6) at the start of employment. Student-centered approach and the well-being of all members of the school community, as well as respectful and friendly interaction, are important to us. We aim to support each student's growth, learning, and well-being so that they have strong roots and wings for a good life on their basic education path. We strongly implement learning support through co-teaching. Our school also offers Swedish immersion instruction and inclusive preparatory education. Our common development themes include support for learning and strengthening basic skills, well-being, language, cultural and cultural awareness, and building a sustainable future. All our teachers participate in grade-level and development teams. You will join a professional and community-oriented team of Finnish-speaking primary education special education teachers. Your work involves collaboration with other teachers, the school youth worker, student welfare staff, families, and various networks. The qualification requirement is the eligibility criteria set by the decree on personnel qualifications in education (986/1998). Original certificates demonstrating eligibility must be presented at the possible interview. We require excellent teamwork and communication skills, a strong understanding of current legislation on learning support, and the ability to implement flexible learning support arrangements in basic education. The position is subject to a six (6) month probation period. The appointment to a permanent position is conditional upon the submission of an approved health certificate and written confirmation of acceptance of the fixed-term position. The selected person must present a criminal record extract as required by the Criminal Records Act (504/2002) before starting employment. If no formally qualified applicants are available, the position may be filled on a fixed-term basis from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027. Experience in multidisciplinary network cooperation in learning support, developing learning support models, and a proactive work attitude are considered an advantage.