ADVERT ID 241305
Special Class Teacher
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Abacas Special School
Abacas Special School
Treepark Road
Kilnamanagh,
D24A2XF
Treepark Road
Kilnamanagh,
D24A2XF
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Jul 17 2025
Application Closing Date:
Mon Aug 4 2025
Commencement Date:
Tue Aug 26 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Other
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
6
Current Enrolment:
30
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Panel of Applicants:
An internal panel of suitable applicants may be set up to fill vacancies which may occur within a specific time period (four months for teacher posts and the duration of the school year for SNA posts) from the date on which the Board approves the successful candidate.
Additional Information:
Abacas Special School is a school for pupils aged 4-18 years of age with a diagnosis of autism and complex needs. Abacas is evidence-based and implements individualised educational and behavioural programmes for all pupils. Abacas follows the primary school curriculum and has also adopted the L1LP and L2LP Junior Cycle curricula for pupils of secondary school age.
The successful applicant will work closely alongside a team of highly experienced SNAs, an onsite behaviour practitioner as well as external visiting professionals, to deliver an individualised evidence-based educational programme.
The successful applicant will have significant experience teaching in a similar setting. Excellent interpersonal, communication and team skills are essential. Experience with implementing positive behaviour management and knowledge of Lámh, assistive communication technologies, TEACCH and the L1LP and L2LP Junior Cycle curricula.
From September 2025, we will have an inschool OT and SLT therapy team 2.5 days a week to help support communication and regulation needs.
Teaching council registration essential.
An internal panel of suitable applicants may be set up to fill vacancies which may occur within a specific time period (four months for teacher posts and the duration of the school year for SNA posts) from the date on which the Board approves the successful candidate.
Additional Information:
Abacas Special School is a school for pupils aged 4-18 years of age with a diagnosis of autism and complex needs. Abacas is evidence-based and implements individualised educational and behavioural programmes for all pupils. Abacas follows the primary school curriculum and has also adopted the L1LP and L2LP Junior Cycle curricula for pupils of secondary school age.
The successful applicant will work closely alongside a team of highly experienced SNAs, an onsite behaviour practitioner as well as external visiting professionals, to deliver an individualised evidence-based educational programme.
The successful applicant will have significant experience teaching in a similar setting. Excellent interpersonal, communication and team skills are essential. Experience with implementing positive behaviour management and knowledge of Lámh, assistive communication technologies, TEACCH and the L1LP and L2LP Junior Cycle curricula.
From September 2025, we will have an inschool OT and SLT therapy team 2.5 days a week to help support communication and regulation needs.
Teaching council registration essential.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Teaching Council Registration
- Standard Application Form for Teaching Posts - in English
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
20378O
Apply To:
Abacas Special School
Treepark Road
Kilnamanagh,
D24A2XF
Treepark Road
Kilnamanagh,
D24A2XF
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 24
Enquiries To:
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