Special Needs Pedagogue ('specialpedagog')

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The International School of Helsingborg has provided a truly international education at the Primary and Secondary levels since 1995. Today, we have approximately 850 students between 2 and 19 years of age, across all programmes. We are an IB Continuum school, delivering the International Baccalaureate curriculum for all program levels.  English is the primary language of learning at the school.

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Job description
You would join the MYP team as the MYP's special needs pedagogue and team leader of the MYP1-4 Special Needs team (SEN team). In this role, you would oversee all students’ needs in the MYP and collaborate with your team to organize the support. Additionally, you would lead the SEN team meetings, collaborate with the MYP Principal and outside stakeholders such as parents, BUP and the habilitation services as well as liaise with the student welfare team to form the bridge between the SWT and the subject teachers. You would focus on the ‘big picture’ school- and learning environment and work with all teachers who support a student.

Additionally, your role also includes supporting students 1:1 and in small groups, completing pedagogical mappings, drawing up action plans and individual development plans, organizing special accommodations and planning the students’ schooling.

Qualifications
You are a qualified special needs pedagogue (specialpedagog). You have a teaching degree as well as a postgraduate diploma in Special Educational Needs from the Swedish educational system. You have experience working as a special pedagogue (specialpedagog) following the Swedish school law and Swedish educational system steering documents. 

It is a requirement that you are fluent in English and Swedish, both in speech and in writing. 

It will be of great advantage to have experience of the IB system. Other advantages include previously having led a SEN team and being able to support students in Swedish.  

As a person you are an enthusiastic, warm and strong team player. You have the ability to both lead and guide a team. You are organized and understand the importance of effective and regular documentation. You communicate clearly and proactively, you are a good listener and support and care for others, letting them take initiative, grow and shine. You are open to new educational ideas and interested in working in a multicultural environment.

Other information
Apply by:  Sunday 31st July. We reserve the right to start the process earlier then the last day of application. 

Terms of employment:  Permanent

Scope:  100%

Start date:  Monday 8th August 2022, or according to agreement 

 

No of positions:  1
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