Deputy Class Teacher Cycle 2, 20 Lessons

15 May 2026
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Zollikofen

Job summary

Join the Zollikofen Foundation for blind and visually impaired youth! A supportive environment focused on unique educational needs awaits you.

Tasks

Plan and conduct lessons for students with autism or visual impairments.
Collaborate with a dedicated team and support staff for effective teaching.
Manage administrative tasks, including student documentation and reports.

Skills

EDK-recognized diploma in special education or related field required.
Experience with students with autism or visual impairments is preferred.
Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

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About the job

Portrait of the School/Institution

Together uniquely on the way We are the Foundation for Blind and Visually Impaired Children and Adolescents Zollikofen - a private, politically and denominationally neutral organisation with a charitable purpose. Our task is to support and accompany people with special needs from birth to young adulthood. We offer additional services to parents, teachers of public mainstream schools and special primary schools as well as to professionals. Our core competencies lie in the support and accompaniment of young people with visual impairment, blindness, multiple disabilities or from the autism spectrum.

Deputy Class Teacher Cycle 2, 20 Lessons

Blind School Zollikofen
3052 Zollikofen

Tasks

• additional 1 lesson for class teaching • Working days Monday to Thursday This is what you can achieve with us: The children in the class are on the autism spectrum and/or have a visual impairment or are blind. You plan the level-appropriate teaching according to Curriculum 21 and carry it out. You receive support in the classroom from a pedagogical assistant as well as through close collaboration within the Cycle 2 team. Individual educational and support plans serve as the basis for your teaching. You supervise the pedagogical team, ensure coordination work and maintain contact with the guardians and external specialist agencies. Administrative tasks such as maintaining the children's files and preparing reports also belong to your area of responsibility. In addition, you conduct progress discussions, participate in working groups and cross-class projects, and help organise special weeks.

Requirements

What you bring: You hold an EDK-recognised diploma in school special education, a primary or secondary teaching certificate, or are studying for a Bachelor in Primary Education or a Master in School Special Education. Ideally, you already have experience teaching pupils on the autism spectrum or visually impaired children. You approach challenges, such as those arising from pupils on the autism spectrum (AS) and visual impairments, with the necessary professionalism and calm. You enjoy working with a committed team and contributing to a trusting and supportive atmosphere.

We offer

What you can look forward to: Our culture is characterised by appreciation and openness. In your role, you take on a lot of responsibility and receive the corresponding scope for design. You work in a motivated and well-coordinated team. An introductory briefing for the role is guaranteed and desired before the summer holidays. The salary is based on the cantonal teacher employment law. Our other employment conditions, aligned with cantonal framework conditions, are also attractive. Learn more about this on our website.