School Special Education Teachers TIK 40-80%, Zurich Wollishofen

SCHOOL HEALING PEDAGOGUES TIK 40 TO 80%, ZURICH WOLLISHOFEN

For our special school class with partial integration (TIK), we are looking for two class teachers at our location in Zurich Wollishofen starting from the 2026/27 school year. The TIK is a specialized small class for primary school students with hearing impairments who cannot be fully taught in regular classes due to their reduced hearing ability and other learning difficulties, even with supportive measures.

Would you like to strengthen our team as a duo (total 100-120% positions)? We also welcome applications from an established duo!

YOUR TASKS

• Teaching a cross-grade class of max. eight students

• Interdisciplinary collaboration with internal and external specialists

• Collaboration with parents and the interdisciplinary support team as part of educational planning

• Active participation in the TIK team and the overall school team (e.g., in school or center projects)

• Specialization in the area of hearing impairment and language development as well as other forms of impairment

YOUR PROFILE

• EDK-recognized teaching diploma with additional training in special education (already completed or still studying)

• Responsible, well-organized, and humorous personality

• Interest in sign language and supported communication

• Enjoyment of independent work in clear, transparent structures

• Willingness to accompany interns in training for SHP is desirable

WHAT AWAITS YOU WITH US

EXPERTISE

The ZGSZ is the competence center in German-speaking Switzerland for children and adolescents with hearing and language acquisition impairments. A strong international expert network, intensive internal and external exchange, and regular training and further education promote the expertise of the entire team.

INTEGRATION THROUGH SIGN LANGUAGE

Sign language is a central element in communication and daily work for the entire center. Since 2001, sign language has been integrated into school instruction. We are committed to ensuring that the ZGSZ takes a pioneering role in the field of bimodal-bilingual education. Therefore, you will acquire a basic competence in sign language with us, regardless of function and area.

DEVELOPMENT AND FURTHER EDUCATION

Due to the constant changes in the world of institutions and schools, we are committed to ensuring that our employees can develop across departments. We actively invest in your training and enable you to continue your education. This way, we remain a regional competence center with recognized experts.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND SALARY

We offer you an exciting, dynamic work environment. You will find a modern and appreciative work culture. Additionally, you are employed according to cantonal guidelines and benefit from above-average social security benefits, a mobile subscription, and free parking at the main location in Wollishofen.

ABOUT US

The Center for Hearing and Language (ZGSZ) is an independent public law institution of the Canton of Zurich. We employ around 230 staff members who work for over 850 children and adolescents with hearing and language acquisition impairments in 8 departments. With comprehensive services for counseling, care, education, and therapy, we promote the personal development and identity formation of children and adolescents. The Center for Hearing and Language is located in a beautiful area in Zurich-Wollishofen as well as at other locations in Zurich, Winterthur, and Embrach.

We look back on a history of over 200 years. Today, we are an indispensable competence center. More information can be found on our homepage.

INTERESTED

Are you interested in a professional challenge at the Center for Hearing and Language?
We look forward to receiving your complete application documents directly through our application portal.