Clerk: Special Education Administration (80 – 100 %)

26 September 2026
80 – 100%
Permanent position
Winterthur

Job summary

The Schulamt supports schools and educational staff in Winterthur. Join a dynamic team offering diverse opportunities and modern work culture.

Tasks

Handle administrative tasks in special education, including finance and coordination.
Assist the special education department with various organizational duties.
Manage documentation for special education decisions and maintain student records.

Skills

Commercial training with experience in school settings, preferably with VPZS/SIB certification.
Strong IT skills, particularly in MS Office and educational software.
Excellent communication skills and interest in legal and special education issues.

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About the job

The School Office supports the schools and the school board of the city of Winterthur in fulfilling their diverse tasks. The Special Education Administration is a central hub in the special school sector and provides a variety of services for different stakeholders.

In this versatile administrative role, you will take on varied tasks in the field of special education and support processes in the special education context. We are looking for a committed, responsible, and independent individual to start immediately or by arrangement.

Your Tasks

Taking on administrative (coordination) tasks in the field of special education, including financial administration and accounting, transport organisation, and correspondence
Supporting the Special Education Department with administrative and organisational tasks, including minute-taking of parent meetings, performing administrative services, and independently handling assigned matters
Preparing decisions regarding special education measures and compiling the corresponding documents for the Special Education Committee, including follow-up on matters
Ensuring structured data filing as well as maintaining and managing electronic student files in the special education area

Your Profile

Commercial basic training with professional experience in the school environment, ideally with a certificate as a school administration specialist VPZS/SIB
Very good IT user skills in MS Office, preferably experience with Abacus and Pupil (school administration software)
Confident oral and written expression as well as interest in legal and special education issues
Team-oriented, socially competent personality with enjoyment in dealing with different stakeholders
Resilient and flexible regarding working hours throughout the school year

What We Offer

Structured introduction and support during onboarding
Internal and external training opportunities for your professional development
Collegial and appreciative team with a modern working culture
Exciting and varied work with responsibility
Annual working hours and possibility for home office
Contemporary employment conditions

Contact

Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Claudia Semadeni, Head of School Administration, phone +41 52 267 13 55.
Learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/

We look forward to receiving your online application.