Special education teacher/kindergarten teacher - Special education unit

About us
The Unit for Special Educational Assistance for Children of Compulsory Education consists of skilled workers, educators, special educators and speech therapists, who work in municipal/private kindergartens and homes in Indre Østfold municipality. We are currently employed in the Unit for Special Educational Assistance, and are affiliated with kindergartens divided into zones in Indre Østfold municipality. The sections Kindergarten, NAV, School and Life Skills make up the municipal area of Growing Up.
The slogan of the growing up area is "I have faith in you. I have time for you. Together we create opportunities", and is governed by the values: courage, generosity, equality and trust.
The kindergarten section consists of 14 municipal kindergartens distributed in all towns and urban areas in our municipality. In addition, the "Unit for Special Educational Assistance" is in the municipality's 17 private kindergartens.
Read more about Indre Østfold municipality as a workplace and good reasons to work with us on our website. 
Are you our new colleague? 
We have two permanent 100% permanent positions available from August 1, 2026, or as soon as possible.
As a special education teacher/kindergarten teacher with us, you will provide correct and good special educational help to children with special needs in kindergarten age. You will assist kindergartens and homes in their work, as well as guide and support caregivers around the individual child and group. Furthermore, you will contribute to ensuring that general education and special education work are seen in context. This is to contribute to inclusion for all children, and work closely with the staff in the kindergartens to create an environment for inclusion, care, independence, development and learning.
What do we do with us?
With us, you will work, among other things,
to provide children in kindergarten with special educational assistance in accordance with the Kindergarten Act
to supervise and collaborate closely with guardians, kindergarten staff and other support services
to plan, implement and document in accordance with plans
to help children with disabilities benefit from kindergarten services
to supervise and assist kindergartens and homes in line with plans, decisions and other frameworks
Other tasks can be added to the position as needed.
With us, you will have the opportunity to develop professionally, be part of an inclusive working community and make a difference – every single day.
Competence and experience
You must have
a bachelor's degree in kindergarten teacher training or special education. Other relevant 3-year university education may be considered
minimum 30 credits in special education
you must document a Norwegian language level of B2 level or the Bergen Test, according to the Kindergarten Act § 28
you must have experience from interdisciplinary collaboration
driving license class B
It is desirable that you have
experience with alternative supplementary communication and competence in sign-to-speech
experience from working with children in kindergartens with disabilities, and with special education work
Candidates without 30 credits in special education may be considered subject to the condition that further education is agreed, completed and approved by the agreed time. If you have foreign professional qualifications, these must be approved and documented by the Directorate for Higher Education and the Directorate of Education.
Are you the one we are looking for?
We want you to
be able to meet each child based on their circumstances and act in a way that creates security and good development opportunities
are flexible, open to change and have good collaboration and communication skills
show generosity, humility, courage, joy and trust
show enthusiasm and commitment in your work
can work purposefully and independently
are concerned with the child's best interests and contribute to strengthening the team around the child
Personal suitability will be emphasized.
Become part of our team!
Are you a warm and committed employee who is passionate about creating good days for children in a varied everyday life, is open to professional development, and wants to be a positive contributor to both the children's group and the staff? Are you present in the moments, meet the children with curiosity and respect, and also actively contribute to an inclusive environment?
Then we would like to hear from you!
With us you get a 
professionally broad environment with committed colleagues
inclusive learning environment with experienced colleagues
good opportunities for personal and professional development
exciting tasks with opportunities for support, help and professional challenges
good parking facilities
one of Norway's best pension schemes that last a lifetime, including both disability pension and survivor's pension
good insurance and favorable loan terms through membership in a public pension fund
salary in accordance with the current collective agreement
To you who are applying
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