Vantaan kaupunki, Kasvatus ja oppiminen, Perusopetus
Vantaan kansainvälinen koulu / ISV

Hagelstamintie 1, 01520 Vantaa

Työsuhteen kesto: Vakituinen 01.08.2025 -

Special Education Teacher, International School of Vantaa

Are you a dedicated, compassionate, and skilled special education teacher with a passion for supporting students with diverse learning needs? Do you thrive in a multicultural, bilingual setting?

The International School of Vantaa is looking for a Special Education teacher to join our team.

The International School of Vantaa is a multicultural comprehensive school with around 660 students. Our school provides English-language instruction for grades 1 - 9. Students are admitted based on a language proficiency test, and most have a strong foundation in English or a native level of proficiency.

Our curriculum aligns with the National Core Curriculum for Basic Education, focusing on developing well-rounded, knowledgeable students who can thrive in a global, English-speaking environment.

Qualifications:

- A higher university degree in special education or equivalent.
- Qualified as a special education teacher (in accordance with decree 986/1998).
- If your degree was completed outside of Finland, an equivalent qualification recognized by the Finnish National Board of Education is required.
- English language proficiency as required by the Finnish National Agency for Education.

We seek a teacher who:

- Is a team-oriented, positive communicator who values collaboration.
- Is passionate about professional growth and eager to contribute to the development of our school community.
- Demonstrates excellent knowledge of teaching strategies and behavior management, along with effective classroom management skills.
- Has a sincere dedication to student well-being and personalized support for learning differences.
- Finnish language skills are appreciated.

The ideal candidate brings a genuine enthusiasm for education, a desire to inspire and engage students, and a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment.

What we offer:

- A progressive and supportive international work community.
- Opportunities to engage in meaningful teaching and educational development in a modern learning environment
- At ISV you can receive an extra payment for teaching in English which is 164,89 euros/month

At ISV, we are dedicated educators always striving for improvement. Join us in our commitment to making a difference.

Why Choose Vantaa?

Vantaa is the fourth largest city in our country, with the courage to do things in new ways and the skill to collaborate within various networks. The city is a safe employer that offers its staff extensive opportunities for skill development. In our modern educational institutions, we value not only high-quality education and teaching but also internationalism, multiculturalism, and a sense of community.

Learn more about teaching in Vantaa at Vantaa.fi.(https://www.vantaa.fi/fi/tyo-perusopetuksessa-ja-toisella-asteella)

The City of Vantaa offers its employees a wide range of benefits, such as sports and cultural benefits, lunch benefits, and commuting benefits for public transport use. We support the well-being of our staff by promoting and supporting an active lifestyle. City employees can take advantage of discounted services at swimming pools, gyms, group fitness classes, and massage therapy companies. Additionally, employees often have access to discounted tickets for cultural events.

If you're still wondering what Vantaa has to offer you, visit our website to find out more reasons to choose Vantaa(https://www.vantaa.fi/fi/kaupunki-ja-paatoksenteko/avoimet-tyopaikat-vantaan-kaupungilla/johtaminen-tyohyvinvointi-ja-henkilostoedut).

Työsuhteen tietoja

Kelpoisuusvaatimus: Opetustoimen henkilöstön kelpoisuusvaatimuksista annetun asetuksen 986/1998 mukainen kelpoisuus.

Kelpoisuusvaatimuksen lisäksi edellytämme: Mother tongue is English or who has successfully passed the top level of the National Certificate of Language Proficiency test in the English language.

Luemme eduksi: We consider Finnish language skills an advantage.

Palvelussuhteen ehdot määräytyvät Kunnallisen opetushenkilöstön virka- ja työehtosopimuksen (OVTES) mukaisesti.

Palkkaus: OVTES. At ISV you can receive an extra payment for teaching in English which is 164,89 euros/month.

Edellytettävät luvat: Valitun henkilön tulee esittää voimassa oleva rikostaustaote

Työpaikkojen lukumäärä: 1

Koeaika: Tehtävässä noudatetaan 6 kuukauden koeaikaa

Kokoaika-/osa-aikatyö: Kokoaikainen

Palvelusuhteen muoto: Virkasuhde

Työaika: Sovellettavan virka- ja työehtosopimuksen mukaan

Contact information:

Principal
Heikki Hirvonen
050 3122 125
heikki.hirvonen@vantaa.fi
Available Mon-Fri 9-16

Vice Principal
Heli Elliott
heli.elliott@vantaa.fi

Vantaa on vastuullinen työnantaja. Tuemme työntekijöidemme hyvinvointia ja osaamista sekä työyhteisöjen hyvää ilmapiiriä. Kehitämme jatkuvasti esihenkilötyötämme. Meille Vantaan kaupungilla on tärkeää työyhteisön tasa-arvoisuus ja yhdenvertaisuus. Toivomme saavamme hakemuksia erilaisilta taustoilta olevilta henkilöiltä, kuten eri-ikäisiltä, eri sukupuolta olevilta ja erilaisista kieli-, kulttuuri- ja vähemmistöryhmiin kuuluvilta.

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