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

Vantaa City, Education and Learning, Basic Education Viertola School Lummetie 27 C, 01300 Vantaa Employment period: Fixed-term 11.08.2026 - 22.12.2026 Join our excellent team at Viertola School to work for the benefit of our shared students! We are seeking a special education teacher for a fixed-term position from August 11, 2026, to December 22, 2026. Our mission is to develop our students' skills for life. We work closely with guardians in this effort. Using the Pro-school model, we actively develop a positive activity culture, emphasizing the importance of teaching and guiding social skills to support desired behavior. Our goal is for the student to develop into a confident, enthusiastic learner with solid basic skills and good school skills. At Viertola, we collaboratively develop a more community-oriented, activity-based, and participatory school culture. We operate at two locations: Tikkari (Tikkurila Pavilion School) and Jokiranta. We have approximately 800 students, all of whom in grades 1-6 are in general education. There are about 60 teachers and 30 school assistants/nurses. In addition to general education groups, our school provides special education and hospital education. We also offer Swedish immersion instruction for grades 1-6. Our staff perceives the work environment as positive, and collaboration at the grade level is active. Classroom teachers work in pairs or trios. The forms of collaboration among work pairs/trios are diverse, ranging from idea sharing and joint lesson planning to co-teaching. We offer a positive, enthusiastic work community and a supportive atmosphere for well-being. We expect good emotional and interaction skills and a caring approach to teaching. We value flexibility and a proactive attitude. We are looking for a versatile professional with a positive outlook, eagerness to learn, and active collaboration with the entire staff. From August 1, 2026, the Liljatien teaching point will move to temporary premises at Tikkurila Pavilion (Lummentie 27 C) for 1.5 years.