Koulunkäynninohjaaja, Pitkäkankaan koulu - Oulun kaupunki - Oulu, Finland

A fixed-term position as a School Assistant is available at Pitkäkangas School from August 10, 2026, to March 17, 2027. The position is full-time, 38.25 hours per week, and involves working in a special needs class for intensive support as well as morning and afternoon activities. Working hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Pitkäkangas School is a comprehensive school with approximately 700 students in Oulunsalo. Most of our students are in grades 7-9. Our school emphasizes strong community-based teaching, upbringing, and well-being activities. Our motto is "Roots, Growth, and a Good Life." The school has two special groups for intensive support. The duties of a School Assistant include guiding children and young people in learning and school attendance, as well as supporting their functional capacity. The role involves participating in planning, implementing, and evaluating support and guidance activities for students. The work is carried out in collaboration with teachers, student welfare staff, other school personnel, guardians, and various cooperation networks. Qualifications required include a vocational qualification in school attendance and morning and afternoon activities, a practical nurse qualification with a focus on children and young people, or other suitable professional qualifications that include pedagogical studies or upbringing and guidance studies. Experience working with a special needs group requiring intensive support is considered an advantage. We also value good teamwork and interaction skills. The salary for the School Assistant position is based on the job-specific pay system and levels of competence and responsibility, ranging from €2,341.57 to €2,460.00. The actual salary consists of the task-specific pay and possible other allowances according to the Collective Agreement for Municipal Employees (KVTES). Before starting the position, the selected candidate must present a criminal record extract related to working with children, as required by law (504/2002, section 3). The position is subject to a probationary period. Applications are primarily submitted via an electronic application form. If submitting an application electronically is not possible, send your application to Oulu City Registry Office, PL 71, 90015 Oulu City, or in person to Kansankatu 55A. The application must include the task-specific case number OUKA/8163/2026. Applications must be received by June 12, 2026, at 4:15 p.m.