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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.

Abacas Special School is a multi-denominational, co-educational school under the patronage of Autism Ireland. Our school caters for children with an Autism spectrum disorder and complex needs. Students range from 4 to 18 years of age, have a wide variety of needs and abilities and come from a broad catchment area. Abacas is situated in Kilnamanagh, Tallaght and shares a campus with St. Kevin's Boys' and Girls' National Schools. Our school currently has five classes, each with six students. We also have a full-time Behaviour Practitioner onsite.

At Abacas, we use a range of evidence-based teaching strategies such as TEACCH and ABA to develop and enhance academic, behavioural and communication skills. Each student has a comprehensive Individualised Education Plan encompassing curriculum-based work as well as individual behavioural, communication and independence goals. Our students follow the Primary School Curriculum and the Junior Certificate Level 1 and Level 2 Curriculums.

Our school prides itself on its warm, friendly and supportive environment, its highly trained staff and its progressive child-centred attitude and approaches. A key aspect of the Principal's role will be to maintain and continue to foster this environment. We are looking for candidates with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a solid track record in leadership and management roles in a school or similar environment. Experience of working in a special education environment is desirable but not essential.