Special Education Teacher (90-100%)

07 March 2026
90 – 100%
Fehraltorf

Job summary

Ilgenhalde Foundation supports individuals with cognitive and multiple disabilities. Join a nurturing environment focused on growth and development.

Tasks

Lead a class of 5 children and youth with diverse needs.
Manage educational staff and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
Provide empathetic support for children’s educational journeys.

Skills

EDK-recognized qualification in special education required.
Experience supporting children with disabilities essential.
Strong observational skills and a reliable, balanced personality.

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About the job

The Ilgenhalde Foundation is committed to people with extensive cognitive and multiple disabilities. We place people with their individual conditions at the center of our work. We adhere to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Continuous development of ourselves and our employees drives us.

The Ilgenhalde location is one of our three institutions. It offers school, housing, and therapy for children and adolescents from 4 to 20 years old in Fehraltorf. For August 1, 2026, or by arrangement (earlier start is possible at any time), we are looking for reinforcement as

Special Education Teacher 90-100%
(Mon-Fri)

These are your tasks

Class responsibility with a total of 5 children and adolescents
Leadership of the educational staff
Collaboration in the multidisciplinary support team
Empathetic support and assistance for children and adolescents with various disabilities
Close coordination with the class team for a shared educational approach and joint accompaniment of the school day

What you bring with you

Training/EDK recognition as a school special education teacher
Professional experience in supporting children with disabilities
Observational skills and joy in accompanying children and adolescents
Reliability, high resilience, and balanced personality

What makes us your workplace of choice:

Meaningful tasks in a development-oriented environment
Interdisciplinary, appreciative collaboration shapes everyday life
Promotion of personal and professional development
Generous continuing education opportunities
Promotion of personal and professional development

Questions?

Our school department head, Ms. Gesine Maier, will be happy to answer your questions by phone at
044 954 95 16 or by email at gesine.maier@ilgenhalde.ch.

More information about us and our mission at www.ilgenhalde.ch.

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