Special Education Teacher, Aurinkokiven School - Vantaan ammattiopisto Varia - Vantaa, Finland

Vantaan kaupunki, Kasvatus ja oppiminen, Perusopetus Aurinkokiven koulu Aurinkokivenkuja 1, 01700 Vantaa Työsuhteen kesto: Määräaikainen 01.08.2026 - 31.07.2027 We are seeking a special education teacher for our school community operating on a co-teaching principle. The position is a fixed-term appointment from 1.8.2026 to 31.7.2027 at Aurinkokiven School in Kivistö. Our school, established in 2016, grew into a comprehensive school in 2019. The role will be in upper secondary education. Our warm and developing school, which values shared activities, has approximately 850 students and 80 staff members during the 2026-2027 school year (grades 1-9). [Learn more about Aurinkokiven School on our website.](https://www.vantaa.fi/fi/palveluhakemisto/toimipiste/aurinkokiven-koulu#tab-introduction) We emphasize community spirit within the entire staff. Co-teaching and student engagement are among our core values. Our leadership team, including principals, team leaders, and mentors for new teachers, will support you throughout the school year. You will be part of a community where everyone can utilize their strengths in teaching and school development. Thanks to good public transport connections and the developing Kivistö area, various learning environments are easily accessible. The school is an integral part of the Aurinkokiven Service Center, which operates on principles of creativity, community, and sustainability. The center also includes a daycare, student health services, maternity and child health clinic, music institute, and art school. In our school, teaching is organized in grade and subject teams, meaning planning, instruction, and assessment are carried out collaboratively. We expect applicants to have skills in organizing support according to the new law. Experience in co-teaching, flexible working style, and readiness for parallel teaching and teamwork are valued. You should be able to consider diverse learners and utilize different learning environments in your teaching. An interest in engaging with students outside the classroom is also important. Additionally, we value a desire to promote community and participation among students and staff. Experience in basic education across all grades and/or in a comprehensive school is considered an advantage. Our students hope you can highlight their strengths and manage your responsibilities effectively.