Full-time Substitute Teacher, Broad-spectrum Special Education Teacher, Kaivokselan School - Vantaan ammattiopisto Varia - Vantaa, Finland

Vantaa City, Education and Learning, Basic Education Kaivokselan School Kaivosvoudintie 10, 01610 Vantaa Employment Duration: Fixed-term 01.08.2026 - 31.07.2027 Hello, enthusiastic special education teacher! We are seeking a development-oriented special education teacher for a fixed-term position in our team. The selected candidate is expected to have a strong consultative approach and collaborate with teachers across different grade levels. The role involves developing and managing the so-called Steppi-class. The Steppi-class acts as a link between general and special groups. The teacher will also have individual students in the group periodically. Kaivokselan School is a primary school in western Vantaa with approximately 600 students. The old mining environment and lush nature are part of our learning environment. The school is easily accessible by public transport from various directions in the Helsinki metropolitan area. Most students come from the Kaivokselan and Myyrmäki areas. Our school community is multilingual and multicultural. The school also has extensive experience in English-language instruction. Our adult community includes about 30 classroom teachers, 12 special education teachers, two Finnish as a second language teachers, three resource teachers, a preparatory class teacher, and 16 aides/student care workers. We aim to meet students’ and guardians’ needs by developing language awareness, flexible individual instruction, and promoting everyone’s participation. Like other schools in Vantaa, we have excellent opportunities for the versatile use of educational technology. Our classroom teachers work closely with other teachers and staff. Our school’s culture is based on team teaching and community development. Every member of the staff participates in school development through weekly team meetings. [Learn more about Kaivokselan School’s activities.](https://www.sivistysvantaa.fi/kaivokselankoulu/index.html) Why choose Vantaa? Vantaa is the fourth-largest city in Finland, known for its innovative approach and ability to collaborate across networks. The city is a safe employer offering extensive opportunities for professional development. Our modern educational institutions value high-quality education, internationality, multiculturalism, and community. Come teach in Vantaa! [Learn about teaching jobs at Vantaa.fi.](https://www.vantaa.fi/fi/tyo-perusopetuksessa-ja-toisella-asteella) Vantaa offers employees diverse benefits, including sports, wellness, and cultural allowances, lunch benefits, and commuting benefits for public transport. We support staff well-being by promoting active lifestyles. Employees can also benefit from discounted services at swimming pools, gyms, group classes, and massage providers. Additionally, employees often receive discounted tickets to city cultural events. If you are still considering what Vantaa has to offer, [visit our website for more reasons to choose Vantaa.](https://www.vantaa.fi/fi/kaupunki-ja-paatoksenteko/avoimet-tyopaikat-vantaan-kaupungilla/johtaminen-tyohyvinvointi-ja-henkilostoedut)