Special Class Teacher (2087) - Loviisan kaupunki - Loviisa, Finland

Loviisa is a charming maritime bilingual city characterized by small-town idyll. The municipality's 12 primary schools and two high schools have about 150 teachers and 70 school assistants. The largest school in Loviisa, Harjurinne School, has approximately 550 students, including preschool, grades 1-9, and special classes. The number of students in the special class is about 90. We are seeking a special class teacher for the demanding support special class starting from August 1, 2026. The teaching method is activity-area-based instruction, where each student has personal support from a school assistant. The goal of activity-area-based instruction is to provide students with knowledge and skills to function as independently as possible in their lives. The planning of education is based on the student's strengths. The teaching obligation for the position is 22 hours per week. As a demanding support special class teacher, you are tolerant, consistent, calm, and flexible. Work experience with students requiring special support is an advantage. Alternative communication methods such as sign language and picture communication are also used in teaching. We offer an experienced and professional special education team and a suitable learning environment for special education. At Harjurinne School, we continuously develop support models, structures, and individual learning paths for students through multidisciplinary collaboration. Loviisa operates in accordance with the UNICEF Child-Friendly City model. The City of Loviisa ensures its staff by paying a higher base salary than the salary scale for teachers and offers various benefits such as lunch and recreation benefits, sports groups, and free access to city gyms. Loviisa is a smoke-free workplace. Qualifications are determined according to the decree on the qualifications of education personnel (986/98). Applications are submitted via kuntarekry.fi. The selected candidate must present an acceptable medical certificate of health no later than two weeks after starting work. The candidate must also provide a criminal record extract related to work with children as required by law 504/2002 before starting work. The probation period is six months.