Special Class Teacher, Pohjois-Tapiola School - Espoon kaupunki - Espoo, Finland

Pohjois-Tapiola School is a new comprehensive school located along good transportation links. It has approximately 850 students and over 130 staff members. The school building was completed in summer 2022, so the facilities and equipment are up-to-date. The school has one of Finland's largest units for autism spectrum education, with eleven support classes planned for the upcoming school year, involving about 80 students in both general and area-specific curricula. Each class has 6-10 students, and some classes operate as combined classes with students from different grades. In addition to teachers, special education assistants support the students. We expect you to be prepared to teach students of different ages in an area-specific manner and to lead a classroom team. Excellent communication skills, a flexible and encouraging work approach are essential for the role. We offer a warm, active, and professional work community that supports new teachers, with opportunities to develop your skills and the school's environment. A mentor will be assigned to help you integrate into the culture and daily routines. School name and address: Pohjois-Tapiola School, Sepontie 4. Working hours: According to OVTES. The position is a fixed-term employment. Start date: August 1, 2026. This workplace is accessible. Salary: According to OVTES. The base salary is determined by the individual's education level. Qualified special class teachers will receive an additional amount based on the job's complexity. Salary details can be found at https://www.kt.fi/sopimukset/ovtes/palkat-palkkiot Qualifications: Qualification as a special class teacher. Teacher qualifications are determined according to the decree no 986/98 on the qualifications of education personnel. According to section 9 of the decree, a primary school teacher must have excellent oral and written skills in Finnish. We also consider non-qualified applicants for fixed-term positions. The role requires the ability to teach area-specific curricula and to organize support and instruction for diverse learners, as well as maintaining well-being. Success in the role depends on strong collaboration skills with parents and other school staff, leading and supporting the classroom team, and adapting to changing situations. Applicants must present a criminal record extract as specified in the Criminal Records Act section 6.2. Experience in teaching in a comprehensive school and training in areas such as Mapa and physical boundary setting are valued. Espoo, a pioneer city - courage to innovate, skill to develop Espoo is a city of pioneers. Our employer promise - courage to innovate, skill to develop - is reflected in our daily work, long-term professional development, and smart leadership. We are building a city where work has clear meaning and expertise is valued. We support your professional learning and development, as well as work-life balance through flexible practices. Our operations are based on openness and trust, and we treat each other with respect. We are committed to promoting equality and welcome professionals of different ages, backgrounds, and languages. For questions related to the position and application process, contact the person providing additional information about the role. For questions related to special needs, contact keha.rekrytointi@espoo.fi. We handle inquiries confidentially. Read more: https://www.esitteemme.fi/espoonrekry/MailView/