Special Education Teacher in Early Childhood Education, Southern Area - Oulun kaupunki - Oulu, Finland

Would you like a slightly better job? Come work in early childhood education for the City of Oulu! We have proven that employees enjoy working here: you will have encouraging and inspiring colleagues and supervisors. You will have opportunities to develop and train, and if you wish, you can also participate in job rotation. We are always at the forefront of national development. We are the beginning of a unified growth and learning path in Oulu. Come to child-friendly Oulu to make a cultural climate change! The position of SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER in early childhood education is available on a fixed-term basis in the southern area of Oulu, at Kuukkelin Daycare and private daycare centers in the area. The position is from August 3, 2026, to December 31, 2026. Special education teachers in the southern area form an enthusiastic, motivated, and committed team. The new employee will be introduced with support from the supervisor and colleagues. In the unit, you represent a professional in special pedagogy and are a close part of the work community. The qualification requirement for a special education teacher is based on the Early Childhood Education Act (540/2018, Section 30), considering the transitional provisions for personnel under the same act (Section 75). Additionally, a relevant specialization training and postgraduate degree or a master's degree in education with a major in special pedagogy are required, according to regulation (608/2005) Section 2. The salary for the special education teacher position is based on the job-specific pay system and levels of competence and responsibility, ranging from €3,124.05 to €3,239.10. The actual salary consists of the task-specific pay and any other levels according to OVTES. Before accepting the position, the selected candidate must present a criminal record extract related to working with children, as required by law (504/2002). According to the Infectious Diseases Act (Section 55), the employer is responsible for requesting a reliable statement that the employee or intern does not have active tuberculosis. This statement must be provided before starting work. The position includes a trial period. Interviews will be held between June 4, 2026, from 8 am to 4 pm. The exact schedule will be announced to shortlisted candidates. The interviews will be at the Oulu City Hall, Torikatu 10, Oulu.