Special Class Teacher (Järnefelt Comprehensive School) - Lohjan kaupunki - Lojo, Finland

We are seeking a special class teacher for Järnefelt Comprehensive School for a fixed-term period from August 10, 2026, to July 31, 2027. In our school, daily collaboration takes place with teachers, student guidance counselors, and other staff. A mentor teacher from our school will be assigned to support and orient you in your role as a new member of our community. Our school has a well-functioning student welfare team with whom you will collaborate. Your tasks include: - Teaching in a special class alongside regular instruction - Teaching in small groups - Providing targeted support to students - Working mainly with grades 1-6 Requirements: - Ability to differentiate and organize instruction for students of different ages - Ability to manage learning support processes - Previous experience working in a comprehensive school Preferred qualifications: - Good interpersonal skills We offer: - A professional working environment - Strong team support - A culture of knowledge sharing among professionals Järnefelt Comprehensive School started operations on August 1, 2022. The school has approximately 500 students in grades 1-9 and is located in a newly built school with a renovated sports hall. We offer opportunities to develop teaching and utilize various learning environments and partners. Are you the professional we are looking for? As an employer, we prioritize staff well-being and development. We are a city supportive of education and encourage our employees to pursue further training. We offer comprehensive staff benefits, including subsidized sports services, cultural benefits, and a lunch benefit. You will have access to the Epassi benefit, up to 200 euros per calendar year, depending on your employment duration. Additionally, we have a self-developed Well-being Academy to promote work well-being. Qualifications are based on the decree on the qualifications of education personnel (986/98). http://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/ajantasa/1998/19980986 Please attach proof of qualifications to your application, which will be verified during the interview. The certificates should show the completed degree and qualifying studies (e.g., pedagogical studies 60 credits, multidisciplinary studies 60 credits, subject teacher qualifications 60/120 credits). The salary for qualified applicants is between €3,029.51 and €3,243.27 per month plus possible annual bonuses, according to OVTES. For teachers in Lohja basic education, a VAT compensation of €146.55 per month is paid (Lohja-TVA). An additional VAT compensation of €120.15 per month is paid to special class teachers. Other VAT compensations may also be paid when working for Lohja city. The position follows a trial period of half the employment duration. The selected candidate must present a health certificate from Keski-Uudenmaan Työterveys Oy, Lohja branch, within one month of starting employment, and a criminal background check as per law (504/2002). Interviews will be held immediately after the application deadline. For more information, contact: Deputy Principal Juha Lemberg, juha.lemberg@lohja.fi, phone 050-5230710. We promote equality and value diversity in our community. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are a voluntarily bilingual city.