Part-time Teacher with Special Education Duties, Storängen School - Espoon kaupunki - Espoo, Finland

Job description: Part-time teacher with special education (resource teacher) for grades 7-9 At Storängen, we work to create a safe environment where students can develop socially and empathetically. Our teaching and upbringing are based on a positive view of people. We aim to foster interest in learning and provide all students with solid foundational skills. An engaged staff, students encouraged to participate, and good cooperation with guardians form the basis for the development of our school. Among staff, emphasis is placed on good teamwork skills, independent thinking, creativity, and initiative. Staff work together within clear frameworks in daily school life. Our colleagues are welcoming and supportive. Teachers collaborate in teams (grades 1-9 or 1-6/7-9), as well as within their grades/subjects. Grades 1-6 work at Rektorsgränden 4, while grades 7-9 mainly have their lessons at Esboviksvägen 10. School name and address: Storängen School, Esboviksvägen 10, 02360 Espoo. Working hours according to UKTA. The position is a contractual employment. The employment begins on 1.8.2026. Base salary according to the pay scale is determined based on the individual's education. A special education teacher who meets the qualification requirements for the role will receive, in addition to the base salary, a supplement based on the difficulty of the work. Base salaries are available at: https://www.kt.fi/sv/avtal/ukta/loner-arvoden. This workplace is accessible. Qualifications: Special education degree. Teaching qualifications are determined in accordance with Regulation No. 986/98 on the qualification requirements for personnel in education. A teacher teaching in basic education must have excellent ability to use the school's language of instruction in speech and writing. We expect: The person hired will provide a criminal record extract according to section 6, paragraph 2 of the Criminal Records Act. We value interest in working for a consistent teaching approach throughout primary school. It is also important to have an interest in developing the school's methods together with colleagues and trying new things, as well as the ability to see new opportunities, e.g., regarding learning environments, student participation, sustainable development, digital working methods, etc. Our work community values a positive attitude and a solution-oriented approach in daily school life. Pioneering Espoo - courage to innovate, ability to develop. Espoo is a pioneering city. Our employer promise - courage to innovate, ability to develop - is reflected in our daily work as smooth operations, long-term competence development, and smart management. Together, we build a city where the importance of work is clear and expertise is appreciated. We support your professional development and your opportunities to flexibly combine work and private life. Our operations are based on openness and trust, and we meet each other with respect. We are committed to promoting equal treatment and a welcoming environment for experts of different ages and backgrounds who speak different languages. For questions related to the role and application process, you can contact the person providing more information about the role. For questions regarding special needs, contact: keha.rekrytointi@espoo.fi. We handle these questions confidentially.