Educational Staff Member 50-70%

About the job

Department of Education

At the Primary School Office, we are responsible for a high-quality and equitable primary school system. We support schools with questions regarding teaching, school development, curriculum, and teaching materials, undertake coordination and supervisory tasks, as well as provide a variety of services for both regular and special education sectors. We also advise authorities, school management, teachers, and guardians.

To further develop our special education sector, we are seeking a committed individual for a 50–70% position with professional depth, systemic thinking, and enthusiasm for collaboration. The start date is by arrangement.

Your Tasks

In this versatile role, you will take responsibility for conceptual, advisory, and coordinating tasks at the cantonal level:

• Quality Development and Quality Assurance 

  You will develop and be responsible for concepts to further develop special education offerings and accompany their implementation.

• Professional Advice

  You will advise internal specialist departments, school management, and school special educators on complex issues.

• Networking and Collaboration 

  You will work closely with internal and external specialist departments as well as with regional and national committees.

• Project and Group Leadership

  You will lead working and project groups and effectively advance topics.

• Further Education and Knowledge Transfer 

  You will initiate and organise cantonal further education events and promote professional exchange.

• Foundational Work

  You will prepare decision-making bases for decrees and strategic issues.

• Controlling and Management 

  You will accompany and review the implementation of cantonal directives. 

• Coordination

  You will coordinate the teaching materials system and the Teacher Information Office LIS.

Your Profile

• University degree in special education, pedagogy, or related disciplines
• Several years of professional experience in the education sector
• Experience in project management and concept development
• Strong communication and advisory skills
• Systemic thinking and political acumen
• Enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration
• Independent, structured, and solution-oriented working style
• School management training and knowledge of Appenzell Innerrhoden are advantageous