Description
Job Description
You are interested in team leadership, sensitive to issues in the field of special education, and wish to support young people facing difficulties within the Vaud education system. Join us to strengthen our team in Aigle!
Responsibilities
- Take responsibility for a team of psychologists in post-compulsory education, develop staff skills and promote clinical exchanges.
- Participate in managing the services of psychologists in post-compulsory education and ensure decisions are implemented.
- Support the training mission of vocational schools or grammar schools by providing specific skills and knowledge within the institution. Provide specific assistance to adolescents and young adults in education who face emotional, relational, learning, behavioural or integration difficulties to promote their development and social, educational and professional integration.
- Collaborate with parents, school stakeholders and other involved parties, bringing specific knowledge in relational, learning, behavioural or developmental areas to enable actions or adjustments in the school context for the benefit of the young person or group of young people in difficulty.
Disclosure of any criminal record is required for this position. Please submit a complete application file in a single PDF including CV, diplomas and work certificates.
For further information, please consult the job description by clicking here or contact Ms Jane Simon, regional manager, who will be happy to assist you at 021 557 46 23.
Please send us a complete application file in a single PDF consisting of diplomas and work certificates.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in psychology and postgraduate qualification in psychology required (specialisation in child and adolescent, psychotherapy, clinical psychology or neuropsychology).
- Certified additional training in psychology (min. 15 ECTS credits) or non-certified additional training in the relevant field (equivalent in scope to certified training) validated by the service or training title in a related field (education, psychology, sociology, etc.)
- At least 5 years of professional experience, interest in multidisciplinary work and teamwork. Training in team leadership is desirable.
WHO ARE WE?
The General Directorate of Compulsory Education and Specialised Pedagogy (DGEO) ensures schooling for children aged 4 to 15 and special education services for young people aged 0 to 20. Our mission is to offer them the best opportunities for development, integration and learning.
Our teams bring together professionals in pedagogy, psychology, psychomotricity and speech therapy in the school environment, as well as human resources, school system organisation, administration, information systems and finance. In a rich and diverse environment, all work for and with the 93 ordinary institutions and 19 special education institutions.
Why join the State of Vaud?
The State of Vaud offers a wide variety of jobs and career opportunities. Working conditions are guided by themes of equality, inclusion, sustainability and professional ethics in an environment conducive to work-life balance.
To learn more about our benefits, visit our Employer State page.
- Publication Date25/06/2026 05:00
- LocationAigle, Aigle, Switzerland
- Apply by07/08/2026 21:55
- Start Date1st September 2026 or to be agreed
- Salary Grade12
- Contract TypePermanent Public Law
- Work Rate70%
- AddressGeneral Directorate of Compulsory Education and Specialised Pedagogy
Psychology, Speech Therapy and Psychomotricity Department in the School Environment
PPLS Lavaux-Riviera Service
Attention Ms Jane Simon
Rte des Areneys 10
1806 St-Légier