Special Education Teacher

Kurikka is a city of approximately 19,500 residents in South Ostrobothnia. It is the largest municipality in the region by area and the second largest by population. Good municipal services and entrepreneurship provide a developing and pleasant living environment at every stage of life. For our employees, we offer funding directed towards workplace well-being and training opportunities. We also offer early childhood education free of charge. Read more at www.kurikka.fi, Facebook and Instagram: City of Kurikka. The City of Kurikka's Education and Culture Services has a special education class teacher position available, with applications due by 12:00 on 12 November 2026. The position is for the period 23 October 2026–31 July 2027. The workplace is Tuiskula School. Tuiskula School has approximately 100 pupils, six general education teaching groups and one special class for grades 1–9, providing instruction organised by functional areas. We are looking for special education professionals to join our skilled, development-oriented team. Special education class teachers in Kurikka are currently encouraged to take a developmental approach, including through a monthly additional payment. They also have funds available for the teaching materials and learning aids they need. Their work is supported by the Head of Learning Support, who is responsible for organising and developing learning support and enabling cooperation among the special education class teachers working in the municipality. We require special education class teacher eligibility and experience in planning and delivering instruction organised by functional areas. We also value good collaboration skills, a pupil-oriented approach, the ability to meet people respectfully, and flexibility in adapting and developing activities as circumstances require. If no eligible applicants are available, other educational backgrounds will also be considered. The position may be filled as soon as a suitable person is found. Applications should primarily be submitted online at www.kuntarekry.fi. Scanned degree certificates demonstrating eligibility must be attached to the application. Original certificates must be presented at a possible interview. Eligibility must also be clearly stated in the free-form application. Applications may also be submitted in writing, with attachments, addressed to the Director of Education at the City of Kurikka, School Services, P.O. Box 500, 61301 Kurikka. Applications will not be returned. The position has a four-month probationary period. The selected candidate must present the criminal-record extract required under Act 504/2002 no later than 30 days after being notified of the selection decision.