Teacher, Special Education

Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES) is a leading independent school group ("friskola") with academic results far above average and a diverse and energetic staff. Teaching is through both Swedish and English, with English the language of the corridors. IES is one of Sweden's largest school groups at "Grundskolan" with 43 schools and around 30,000 students across the country. IES has grown steadily and maintained quality since 1993.


More about the company and its schools can be found at www.engelska.se


Special Education Teacher for IES Sundbyberg

Internationella Engelska Skolan is seeking a driven and goal orientated Special Education Teacher for our school in Sundbyberg.  As a Special Education teacher you will work closely with the teachers and the Academic Manager to secure that the students get the highest quality of education. You will also be part of the student care team.  Are you passionate about the IES ethos and believe that every child can exceed their potential, no matter what the circumstances?  Do you see solutions, work effectively with others and get people on board towards achieving common goals? If so, this presents an excellent opportunity for you, where your abilities will be given space to grow and develop.

Responsibilities

- Participate and take responsibility in the process of identifying and screening the students
- Participate and take responsibility with pedagogical investigations as instructed by the Principal.
- Participate and take responsibility of communications with teachers, staff, parents and students. This involves meetings, planning, documentation and coordination.
- Plan, organise and work with students, 1 on 1,  in smaller groups alt in classrooms with students.
- Plan and conduct training for teaching staff regarding special needs in classrooms.  

Required Competencies and desired qualifications/experiences

- Strong understanding of the IES vision, ethos and values

- Special Education knowledge and qualified Special Educators Teacher from Sweden
- Strong pedagogical knowledge in relation to teaching, learning and formative assessment

- Strong teaching and coaching skills
- Swedish language skills as advantage

- Highest academic expectations for the staff and students

- Good communicator and relationship builder, parents, students and staff

- Structured and organized
- Driven and takes responsibility