Special Needs Educator (Maternity Cover)

About the job

Do you value a meaningful role in a professional environment? Are you seeking a challenge and wish to engage intensively with educational issues in the field of ASD?

The special needs day school of the Nathalie Foundation supports and cares for children and adolescents with complex developmental disorders (multiple disabilities, sensory disorders, and autism spectrum disorders).

For maternity cover in a Cycle 1 class, we are looking for a special needs educator from 1 January 2027 (or earlier depending on the course of the pregnancy) until early April 2027, at around 60% (one morning in team teaching).

Your tasks:

• You will share responsibility with your job partner for the individual support of four pupils in a Cycle 1 class
• You will plan your lessons independently and document according to internal guidelines
• You will maintain close communication with the other class teacher
• You will work constructively with the interdisciplinary team, the boarding school, and the parents
• You will supervise interns

We offer:

• A varied and demanding working day with opportunities for one-to-one support and many possibilities for shaping your role
• Fixed teaching hours: Wednesday 9.00 am – 4.00 pm, Thursday 9.00 am – 4.00 pm (team teaching in the morning), Friday 9.00 am – 11.00 am
• Collaboration within a committed and interdisciplinary team with supportive management and sponsorship
• An open and honest, professional and personal exchange
• A workplace where employees see themselves as independent, flexible individuals who show humour, empathy, and a willingness to work in a team
• An employment contract according to cantonal guidelines

You bring with you:

• A completed qualification in clinical or school special needs education or a teaching qualification with experience working with children with multiple disabilities
• An independent and flexible personality with humour, empathy, and team spirit
• Experience working with children with complex disabilities/ASD is an advantage
• Knowledge of the Affolter Model, TEACCH and/or AAC is desirable

For further information, please contact Ms Tae Woodtli (School Management) at 031 950 43 46 or 079 261 33 27.

Please send your application to: sekretariat@nathaliestiftung.ch