Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the position of Special Class Teacher in An Cosán Community Special School under a Permanent Contract of Employment.

 

Special Class Teacher

An Cosán Community Special School

(Fitzwilliam Place North, Lower Grangegorman, Dublin 7)

8 x Permanent Positions

(Roll Number: 20572K)

Ref: SCT25J

 

An Cosán Community Special School will provide for the needs of students with autism and complex needs with a professional recommendation for a special school, in addition to students with moderate general learning disability and complex needs, with a professional recommendation for a special school, from the beginning of Primary school up to eighteen years of age.

We are looking for teachers who are enthusiastic, energetic, flexible and responsive to the needs of the children of the school coupled with a willingness to learn and an interest and passion in educating our children with a diagnosis of autism and complex needs.

An Cosán Community Special School Dublin 7 is a new vibrant special school with expanding student numbers and opportunities for both personal and professional learning and growth.  We welcome you to join our school community.

Successful candidates must be able to work as part of a team in a fast paced environment.  Knowledge and experience of PECS, Lámh and Positive Behaviour management strategies is an advantage.

 

To qualify for appointment candidates must be able to comply with the following:

• Be fully registered with the Teaching Council under Route 1 (Primary) / Route 2 (Post Primary) / Route 4 (Other) is required.
• Experience with children who have diagnosis of Autism / Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Moderate General Learning Disability and / or Special Education Needs is desirable.
• A post-graduate qualification in Special Education is beneficial.

 

Application Form - An Cosán CSS (Ref: SCT25J)

Information Guide - Special Class Teacher Download PDF

 

An internal panel of suitable applicants may be set up to fill vacancies which may occur within a specific time period.

City of Dublin ETB operates an email recruitment system for Special Class Teachers. 

Appointments will be subject to:

• Vetting requirements
• Occupational Health Screening.
• Evidence of current Teaching Council Registration

 

Latest date for receipt of completed application forms to applications@cdetb.ie is: 12 noon on Monday 23^rd June 2025

Late applications will not be accepted. Shortlisting may take place.  Canvassing will disqualify.  City of Dublin ETB is an equal opportunities employer.