Teacher in Individual Setting Cycle 2

Key information

  • Publication date:31 December 2025
  • Workload:100%
  • Contract type:Permanent position
  • Place of work:Zollikofen

Job summary

Join our team at Blindenschule Zollikofen, a private institution supporting children with special needs. This role offers a rewarding opportunity in a collaborative environment.

Tasks

  • Plan and deliver tailored lessons for a child with autism.
  • Collaborate closely with a dedicated team for effective support.
  • Implement individual education and support plans as needed.

Skills

  • EDK-recognized diploma in special education or related fields required.
  • Experience with children on the autism spectrum is preferred.
  • Ability to handle challenging situations with professionalism.

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Teacher in Individual Setting Cycle, 8 Weekly Lessons 

Department: Education and Living

Start Date: immediately or by arrangement

What you can achieve with us

The child to be supported is on the autism spectrum, exhibits externalizing behavior, and is taught in a 1:1 setting. You plan the level-appropriate lessons according to Curriculum 21 and carry them out. You work closely with a team responsible only for this child. Regular team exchanges and supervision are mandatory. The individual education and support plan serves as the basis for your teaching. You are embedded in a class in Cycle 2.  

What you bring with you

You have an EDK-recognized diploma in school special education, a primary teaching certificate, or are studying for a Bachelor in Primary Education or a Master in School Special Education. Ideally, you already have experience teaching children on the autism spectrum. You approach challenging situations with the necessary professionalism and calm. You enjoy working with a committed team and contributing to a trusting and supportive climate.

What you can look forward to

In your role, you take on a lot of responsibility and receive the corresponding scope for design.
Our culture is characterized by appreciation and openness. You work in a motivated and well-coordinated team. 
Our employment conditions, based on cantonal framework conditions, are also attractive. Learn more about this in our flyer.  PDF
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Your Contacts

Karin Kircher, Team Leader School Vision
"The pleasant atmosphere and mutual support in the institution enrich my working day."

Karin Kircher is happy to answer your questions:
T +41 (0) 31 910 25 78
Andrea Rechsteiner, Head of HR
Andrea Rechsteiner is responsible for the Education Department
T +41 (0) 31 910 25 35

About us

We are the Foundation for Blind and Visually Impaired Children and Youth Zollikofen - a private, politically and denominationally neutral organization with a non-profit purpose. Our task is to support and accompany people with special support needs from birth to young adulthood.
We offer additional services to parents, teachers of public regular schools and special elementary schools, as well as to professionals. Our core competencies lie in the support and accompaniment of young people with visual impairment, blindness, multiple disabilities, or from the autism spectrum.

Blind School Zollikofen
Kirchlindachstrasse 49
3052 Zollikofen
T +41 (0) 31 910 25 16

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