Berufs-, Fach- und Fortbildungsschule Bern (BFF)
Bern
3 days ago
Specialist in School-based Special Education Secondary Level II; 43% fixed-term until 31.07.2027 with option for extension
- 05 May 2026
- 45%
- Bern
Job summary
Join a vibrant educational institution in Bern offering diverse training opportunities.
Tasks
- Lead the special education department for vocational training.
- Collaborate with teachers to support students' needs effectively.
- Plan and conduct training sessions for educators in special needs.
Skills
- Expertise in special education with experience in ADHD, ASS, and learning difficulties.
- Strong communication skills and teamwork abilities required.
- Flexible and adaptable to varying work schedules.
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About the job
Portrait of the School/Institution
Perspectives that make sense
As a vibrant educational institution of the Canton of Bern, we offer a wide range of training and further education for young people and adults. In the Vocational Education Department, around 2500 young people and adults are taught in the 2- and 3-year basic training programmes in the professional fields of care, health, and domestic services. For our advisory services, we are looking for a specialist in school-based special education.
Are you interested in an exciting and varied role in the field of special education counselling and support for learners at secondary level II? Then you are in the right place with us at BFF.
In the Vocational Education Department – basic training for young people and adults – we are looking for the school year 2026/2027 for a
Specialist in School-based Special Education Secondary Level II; 43% fixed-term until 31.07.2027 with option for extension
BFF
3001 Bern
3001 Bern
Tasks
As a specialist in school-based special education, you work resource-oriented, appreciatively, and empathetically with adolescent and adult learners. You are part of the BFF advisory team and support the teachers and school management with your expertise in their tasks.
- Leading the school-based special education unit in the Vocational Education Department
- Collaboration with other advisory services at BFF
- Support and counselling of learners, creation of support plans and
aids
- Planning and conducting further training for teachers
- Networking with external specialist centres
- Flexible, fluctuating weekly working hours:
During school weeks, availability for on-site consultations from
Monday to Friday must be ensured. Constant presence on site is
not mandatory. Daily working hours on site and/or in the home office during school weeks amount to 3-6 hours.
On Thursdays from 13:00–17:00, presence on site is defined for
collaboration with other advisory centres. During school holidays, the remaining working hours are fulfilled or overtime from school weeks is compensated.
- Annual working time model: 100% = 1930 hours, i.e. 50% spread over 39 weeks, corresponds to an annual employment of 43%.
Requirements
You demonstrate the appropriate professional competence as a school-based special educator.
You have experience in supporting learners with ADHD, ASD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia.
You possess specific further training related to the mentioned diagnoses.
You are communicative, a team player, and flexible with your time.
We offer
You can rightly expect that the Canton of Bern is an attractive employer in every respect with very good employment conditions.
In addition:
- Work at a large, innovative vocational school
- Paid induction days with the current post holder before starting the position on 01.08.2026
- Varied and independent activity
- Workplace (own office and counselling rooms) in the centre of Bern
- Employment conditions according to the Law on the Employment of Teaching Staff (LAG)
The position is initially fixed-term until 31.07.2027. There is the possibility that the position can be continued.
We look forward to receiving your application with the usual documents by
Sunday, 17 May 2026. Apply online now
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact Jan Denier, Head of Department, via email at
jan.denier@bffbern.ch or by phone at 031 635 28 41 / 079 414 95 44
A visit to our website provides further information: www.bffbern.ch
Note
The interviews will take place on Friday, 22 May 2026.
Additional Information
Start of Employment
01.08.2026
End of Employment
31.07.2027
Application Deadline
17.05.2026
Reference
39283
