Special education needs teacher

Pattasten school is seeking a competent special education needs teacher for a fixed-term position from 1 September 2026 to 30 April 2027. Would you like to work in a relaxed coastal town by the Bothnian Bay and teach in schools that have adequate resources for learning support and a development‑minded, encouraging work community? Welcome to Raahe! Raahe is the second largest town in North Ostrobothnia, with a history rooted in sailing and a storytelling culture. It is praised for its archipelago and sea in a location close to nature. Pattasten school is a warm, single‑stream school where students and staff work closely together in everyday situations. Our school community values a strong sense of community, open communication and mutual respect. We appreciate positive pedagogy and an understanding of diversity so that everyone can grow, learn and succeed as their true self. Role and duties: We are looking for a skilled special education needs teacher to join our team and contribute to the development of special education and activities. The position is placed for 8th grade. Requirements include good collaboration skills, a communal working approach and proficiency in diverse teaching and assessment methods. We hope you have varied experience in the field of special education and multidisciplinary cooperation. You will work with a classroom assistant as a colleague and collaborate closely with other SEN teachers and student welfare staff. If suitable candidates are lacking, recruitment may also be offered to a person with a classroom teaching qualification or another suitable teaching degree. Mastery studies in special pedagogy are regarded as advantageous. The Finnish collective agreement OVTES governs salary and terms of employment; the base salary for teachers at Raahen city exceeds the level defined by OVTES. The successful applicant must present a health certificate and a police clearance for working with children within 30 days of notification of selection, not older than six months. A trial period of up to half of the contract duration is used in fixed‑term appointments. Benefits in Raahe include health and well‑being measures such as free swimming once a week, discounts at Y with Vesipekka facilities (bowling, badminton, etc.), free gym sessions and gym access, one hour of exercise per week, sport, culture and massage benefits, and holiday homes at reduced prices in Roku and Vuokatti. Applications are submitted electronically via Kuntarekry.fi. If electronic submission is not possible, applications may be sent to the Raahen kaupungin opetustoimi, Rantakatu 5 D, 92100 RAAHE.