Special Education Teacher, Northern Area - Oulun kaupunki - Oulu, Finland

The Education and Cultural Services of the City of Oulu are seeking a TEMPORARY SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER for the 2026-2027 school year to develop a model that confirms school attachment. The goal of the work is to support students with high absenteeism in returning to school through individualized learning paths, and to strengthen their well-being and hope for the future. The position is located in the northern area of Oulu. As a special education teacher, you will play a central role as an educator, implementer, and developer of the model. Your work involves supporting young people's educational pathways individually, working closely with guardians and networks, and utilizing feedback-based approaches in evaluating and developing activities. Qualifications are based on the decree 986/1998 on the qualifications of education personnel. Original certificates demonstrating qualifications must be presented during the interview. The position requires a valid special education qualification, good interaction skills, and readiness for multidisciplinary collaboration. We value a solution-oriented approach, interest in developing new practices to support school attendance, and understanding of phenomena related to school absenteeism and youth well-being. Experience and insight into supporting students under the new law, restorative work methods, and experience in emotional and safety skills education are considered an advantage. We offer the opportunity to do meaningful work with young people and to be involved in creating a new model. In your work, you will: - Support young people in their school attendance according to an individual plan, step by step - Build a safe and predictable learning environment - Work closely with young people, guardians, and multidisciplinary teams - Use feedback-based approaches to develop work - Gather an overall picture and advance activities together with the core network - Actively participate in developing the model and practices. This role is not just about implementing a ready-made model — you will help create it. We are looking for someone who: - Is interested in demanding student work - Meets young people sensitively, respectfully, and with hope - Has good professional interaction skills - Works naturally within a multidisciplinary network - Acts solution-oriented even in challenging situations - Wants to develop new practices to support school work - Is enthusiastic about monitoring and developing the impact of work. Before the appointment is confirmed, the selected candidate must, within 30 days of receiving the decision, present a criminal background check related to work with children, in accordance with law 504/2002, section 3. The position includes a trial period. Salary is determined according to the municipal collective agreement for the education sector. Applications are primarily submitted via the electronic application form. If electronic submission is not possible, applications should be sent to the City of Oulu Registry Office, PL 71, 90015 Oulu City, in person at Kansankatu 55 A. The application must include the job-specific case number OUKA/7879/2026. Applications must be received by June 9, 2026, at 16:15.