Requirements for tutors joining the Foundation
Over the years DSF tutors have played a vital role in assisting children and adults with specific learning disabilities. A good teacher, using sound teaching methods can make all the difference to a student’s success and self confidence.
If you would like to be registered as a DSF tutor the requirements are as follows:
1. Appropriate Teaching Qualifications
2. A working with Children (WWC) card
3. Minimum two years Classroom Experience or Equivalent
4. Attend an Interview - at DSF where you will have the opportunity to find out more about the Foundation and its expectations from you as a Specialist Teacher/Tutor.
5. Annual Professional Membership Fee (currently $70) which entitles you to:
· 3 Bulletins a year
· Use of the DSF Library
· Discounted Workshop Fees
6. Annual Tutor Registration Fee (Currently $55) which entitles you to:
· Ongoing access to the DSF tutor manager and opportunities for collegiate support
· Students being referred to you for tutoring, contingent on those who call and their proximity to you geographically
· Recognition as a Specialist Teacher/Tutor in the field of specific learning disabilities through registration with the Foundation
· Additional discounting on workshop fees
7. Professional Endemnity Fee (currently $25)
8. Attend Ongoing Professional Development both during your initial period as a DSF tutor and throughout your relationship with the Foundation. There is an expectation that all tutors will attend a minimum of two professional Development sessions per year. Ideally tutors will attend up to six sessions a year in their first two years.
9. Planning and reporting – DSF Specialist Teachers/Tutors are asked to assess, plan and report on each students progress each term or as appropriate for each student’s plan. We ask you to send a copy of this report to the student or the student’s parents and also to the DSF Tutor Manager.
10. Secondary Teachers need to have taught English or Maths.