Director of Inclusion and Challenge 100%

About Us

Zurich International School is an inclusive non-profit day school located in the Greater Zurich area, dedicated to providing comprehensive bilingual and international educational programs for students aged 3 to 18, both local and foreign nationals.

Role Overview

The individual in this strategic leadership position will play a vital role in creating personalized, inclusive, and appropriately challenging learning experiences for all students. This leadership role encompasses oversight of a robust learning support system, English as an Additional Language (EAL) services, and other allied services.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Program Development:
  • Lead and align Student Support Services across campuses to ensure equitable access and high-quality delivery.
  • Oversee the admissions process for students with previously identified learning variations.
  • Conduct regular campus visits and program reviews to maintain coherence across divisions.
  • Promote best practices in inclusion, challenge, and wellness.
  • Design school-wide systems for tracking individual learner needs.
• Challenge & Differentiation Leadership:
  • Develop an inclusive framework for engaging high-ability students.
  • Embed differentiated practices across grade levels through coaching and curriculum design.
  • Collaborate with curriculum leaders to integrate challenge into planning and pedagogy.
• Educational Data & Evidence-Informed Practice:
  • Build systems for gathering and analyzing learning data for informed decision-making.
  • Partner with leaders to ensure data systems contribute to long-term school improvement.
• Leadership of Personnel & Operations:
  • Supervise and appraise student support faculty and program leaders.
  • Coordinate professional development focused on inclusive education and social-emotional wellbeing.
  • Manage departmental budget and resources across programs.
• Communication, Collaboration, and Community Engagement:
  • Serve as a collaborative leader, engaging regularly with support staff, faculty, and families.
  • Ensure clear communication regarding strategic plans and program updates.
  • Maintain the Student Support section of the ZIS website.
  • Cultivate a network of local specialists to enhance services with external expertise.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Expertise in differentiated instruction, inclusion, and curriculum leadership across PreSchool to Grade 12.
• Proven leadership experience in international school contexts.
• Understanding of Universal Design for Learning and multi-tiered systems of support.
• Experience designing educational data systems.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and adult learning skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and digital literacy capabilities.
• Master’s degree in Special Education (or a specialist certification) with a minimum of five years of leadership experience preferred.