Etat de Vaud
Yvonand
School Psychologist
- 09 November 2026
- 60%
- Permanent position
- Yvonand
About the job
Job Description
You are sensitive to issues in the field of psychology and wish to provide support to children and young people facing difficulties within the Vaud education system, join us to strengthen our team in Yvonand!
Responsibilities
- Provide specific support to school-aged children and young people experiencing emotional, relational, learning, behavioural and/or integration difficulties in order to promote their development and social, educational and professional integration.
- Support the school’s educational mission by bringing specific skills and knowledge within the establishment.
- Collaborate with the school’s parents and other involved stakeholders.
Disclosure of any criminal record is required for this position.
For further information, please consult the job description by clicking here or contact Mrs Claire Morier-Genoud, team leader, who will be happy to assist you at 024 557 29 14.
Please attach the complete application file including diplomas and work certificates.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in psychology and postgraduate qualification in psychology required (specialisation in child and adolescent, psychotherapy, clinical psychology or neuropsychology).
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in the child-adolescent field, interest in multidisciplinary work and teamwork.
- Experience in diagnostic assessment.
WHO ARE WE?
The Directorate General for Compulsory Education and Specialised Pedagogy (DGEO) ensures schooling for children aged 4 to 15 and specialised pedagogy services for young people aged 0 to 20. Our mission is to offer them the best opportunities for development, integration and learning.
Our teams bring together professionals in pedagogy, psychology, psychomotricity and speech therapy in the school environment, as well as human resources, school system organisation, administration, information systems and finance. In a rich and diverse environment, all work for and with the 93 ordinary establishments and the 19 specialised pedagogy establishments.
Why join the State of Vaud?
The State of Vaud offers a wide variety of jobs and opportunities for advancement. Working conditions are guided by themes of equality, inclusion, sustainability and professional ethics in an environment conducive to work-life balance.
To learn more about our benefits, visit our Employer State page.
- Publication Date09/11/2026 06:00
- LocationYvonand, Jura-Nord Vaudois, Switzerland
- Apply by30/11/2026 22:55
- Start Date1 January 2027 or to be agreed
- Salary Grade11
- Contract TypePermanent contract Public law
- Work Rate60%
- AddressDirectorate General for Compulsory Education and Specialised Pedagogy
Psychology, Speech Therapy and Psychomotricity Service in the School Environment
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