Special Class Teacher, Ruusuvuoren School - Vantaan ammattiopisto Varia - Vantaa, Finland

Vantaa City, Education and Learning, Basic Education Ruusuvuoren School Kisatie 21, 01450 Vantaa Employment duration: Fixed-term 01.08.2026 - 31.07.2027 - How would you like to develop support for young people with disabilities as part of the school's culture? - How would you promote the rights of young people with disabilities to diverse learning? - Do you want to act as a team leader for your own class's adults? - Do you want to develop co-teaching between special classes? Interested? Apply to Ruusuvuori to help develop our inclusive education. School-specific description: Ruusuvuoren School has approximately 450 students in grades 6-9. We value the idea that school is a safe and inspiring environment for everyone, where students can be themselves. Strengthening student agency is important to us. Our school operates a work-oriented learning model (Teppo), which offers all interested students an alternative way to study alongside the regular curriculum. You can find our school website [here](http://www.sivistysvantaa.fi/ruusuvuorenkoulu/index.html). Community description: The staff consists of 41 teachers, 13 teaching assistants or school nurses, and student welfare staff. From August 2026, our school will have three special education classes with staff, two of which have been operating for two years. All general education students are in subject-teaching systems, and our special education classes collaborate closely with mainstream classes. Our school is located in Korso, surrounded by diverse natural environments with good transport connections. Support for learning and growth can utilize rocky forests, the nearby Ankkalampe, sports park, and public transportation. What is the position? We are seeking an experienced team player to be a special class teacher for students studying by subject. The position will be permanently filled in winter 2027. The regional special class teacher is part of a multidisciplinary team that supports students' growth, development, and learning together. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated special education professional who can address the challenges of students needing support and help us develop the operational culture of inclusive education. You will be supported by a warm and strong community where diversity is a strength. We require previous experience in basic education and classroom teaching, as well as cooperation with guardians and networks. Experience working in a special class is valued. Why choose Vantaa? Vantaa is the fourth largest city in Finland, known for its courage to innovate and ability to work collaboratively in various networks. The city is a safe employer offering extensive opportunities for professional development. Our modern educational institutions value high-quality education, internationality, multiculturalism, and community. Come and teach in Vantaa! [Learn more about teaching jobs at Vantaa.fi.](https://www.vantaa.fi/fi/tyo-perusopetuksessa-ja-toisella-asteella) Vantaa offers employees diverse benefits, including sports, wellness, and cultural allowances, lunch benefits, and commuting allowances for public transport. We support employee well-being by promoting an active lifestyle. City employees can benefit from discounted services at swimming pools, gyms, group exercise, and massage providers. Additionally, employees often receive discounted tickets to city cultural events. If you are still considering what Vantaa has to offer, [visit our website to read more reasons to choose Vantaa.](https://www.vantaa.fi/fi/kaupunki-ja-paatoksenteko/avoimet-tyopaikat-vantaan-kaupungilla/johtaminen-tyohyvinvointi-ja-henkilostoedut)