Special Education Teacher - Kalajoen kaupunki - Kalajoki, Finland

Kalajoki city is hiring three special education teacher positions starting from 1.8.2026. Two positions are at Merenoja Comprehensive School, one at Raumankari Comprehensive School. We are looking for someone who is development-oriented, cooperative, and keeps up with current trends. Kalajoki has four basic education units: comprehensive schools in the city center and Himanka, and grades 1-6 schools in Rautio and Tyngä. All schools operate in modern and well-maintained facilities. We focus on developing education locally and through our collaboration networks. Known as a tourist destination and close to commercial and industrial centers, Kalajoki emphasizes internationality. We have a full-time international coordinator and an international assistant teacher. Qualifications are based on the Finnish decree on teaching staff qualifications no. 986/1998. The selected candidate must present a criminal record extract (law 504/2002), certificates proving qualifications, and a medical certificate of health before the appointment is confirmed. Salary according to OVTES. A six-month probation period is observed in Estonia. Applications are submitted electronically at www.kuntarekry.fi. The application deadline is 31.5.2026 at 16:00. For more information, contact Raumankari Comprehensive School principal Anna-Maria Palo at 044 4691 873, anna-maria.palo@kalajoki.fi, and Merenoja Comprehensive School principal Mia Rytky at 044 4691 853, mia.rytky@kalajoki.fi.