Special class teacher (care-pedagogical)

The Municipality of Vihti is seeking an active, development-oriented special education teacher for its therapeutic-pedagogical class for a fixed-term public-service employment relationship from 2 November 2026 to 30 June 2027. Success in the role requires a strong understanding of legislation on learning support, practical support for learning and behavioural challenges, and the ability to see the good in every child in everyday situations. We also value initiative, good interpersonal skills and experience with co-teaching. The primary placement for the position is Etelä-Nummela School. Teachers’ eligibility is determined in accordance with Decree 986/1998 on the qualification requirements for teaching personnel. Etelä-Nummela School is a primary school with around 300 pupils. We operate in a new school centre completed in January 2024, together with daycare centres, youth services and Vichtis svenska skolan. Our operating culture is guided by team teaching, noticing the good in others and a sense of community. Pay is according to OVTES. All special education teachers and special-class teachers are paid a Vihti supplement of approximately €250 per month. A six-month probationary period applies. The appointment is conditional on the selected candidate providing an acceptable medical certificate concerning their health within two months of the start of the public-service employment relationship and presenting a criminal-record extract referred to in the Act on the Criminal Record of Persons Working with Children (504/2002).