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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.

St Teresa’s Special school caters to children with moderate to severe and profound intellectual disabilities as well as to those with complex needs and autism. It has a highly trained staff dedicated to the children’s achievement of their full potential.
Experience working with children in a special school setting will be a distinct advantage for candidates considering the position. The ideal candidate will be energetic and have a determination to enable the children to be the best they can be. They will be able to demonstrate experience and understanding of classroom planning and have a competency in augmentative communication and assisted teaching technologies for pupils with intellectual disabilities. They will be able to show how they would lead a class team of SNAs. They will, also ideally, have experience in co-ordinating Individual Education Plans, working from behavioural support plans and manging challenging behaviour. The candidate will have experience working with TEACCH, Lámh, PECS . In date training in Manual Handling, FEDS, Studio 3 or MAPA would be an advantage.
Those who are interested in this very rewarding position should contact the Principal, St. Teresa's Special School
Please mark "Teacher Application" on your envelope
applications close at 12.00 on 25th June at 12.00 sharp