Special Education Teacher - Helsingin kaupunki - Helsinki, Finland

We are looking for a substitute special education teacher at Laajasalo Basic School. Laajasalo Basic School is a unified school emphasizing the local school principle. It includes grades 1-9 and four regional special classes. The school offers bilingual Finnish-English instruction from the first grade, music from the third grade, and sports-focused instruction from the seventh grade. About 1000 students attend in two nearby locations. The special education teacher provides group-specific support and individual support as part of the regular teaching, including pedagogical consultation, modeling, and guiding during lessons. The school is located in the heart of Laajasalo island, surrounded by forests, sea, and good recreational opportunities. We implement student-centered teaching and co-teaching. The school fosters a warm community spirit, emphasizing joy, creativity, respect, and friendship. We offer impactful work for the well-being of Helsinki residents, with opportunities for professional growth. The salary details are available at: https://www.hel.fi/fi/avoimet-tyopaikat/kasvatuksen-ja-koulutuksen-ammattilaisille/perusopetuksen-ja-lukion-opettajien-… The city provides extensive employee benefits, including up to 550 euros Epassi Flex benefit for commuting and cultural, sports, and wellness services. The qualification requirement is based on regulation 986/1998. In fixed-term roles, applicants without the required qualification are also considered. Applicants must submit a criminal record extract as required by law. Experience in co-teaching and parallel teaching is an advantage.