Specialist Tutor

**DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION OF SINGAPORE**

**ORGANISATION PROFILE**

Join a rapidly growing organisation that has over 250 full-time employees and operates from
14 centres and other locations in Singapore

The Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS) provides a continuum of services for children
with dyslexia, their parents, mainstream teachers and other professionals in the field of
dyslexia in Singapore.

DAS International Services Ltd is a subsidiary of DAS and provides services for clients outside
of Singapore.

DAS International aims to provide holistic assessment and professional tutoring services to students
in the region who have a range of Specific Learning Differences, behavioural difficulties
and developmental disorders, so that they can achieve and reach their full potential. This
service is delivered through a multi-professional team of qualified and registered Educational
Psychologists, Speech-Language Therapists and Specialist Teachers. The level of service provided to
individuals and schools in the region is of the highest standard through using up-to-date and
evidence-based resources.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

Position Specialist Tutor (flexi scheme)

Division/Branch DAS International

We are looking for individuals with a passion in teaching children but are not able to commit to a full
teaching at the DAS.

**About our Specialist Tutoring Programme**

Specialist Tutoring aims to motivate the young mind to develop a love of learning to become happy,
successful and independent learners.

Specialist tutoring is offered on a one-to-one basis, small group basis and even through online
tutoring. It is tailored to meet the profile of the children through the Individual Education Plan (IEP)
and takes a problem solving approach that targets individual needs. Our ultimate aim is to help our
students cope or even perform well in their Ministry of Education (MOE) Singapore schools or
International schools.

Specialist Tutors work with children who may have a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD). This could
include teaching children with mild to moderate learning difficulties, specific learning difficulties
such as dyslexia, hearing or visual impairment, children with emotional or behavioral problems, and
children with autism. However, some students may simply be struggling to keep up with a fast paced
curriculum. Specialist Tutors work closely and meet up regularly with parents to give feedback,
advice and encouragement for their child’s individual learning needs.

**The duties of a Specialist Tutor include **

Creating a dynamic curriculum for individuals in consultation with the Head of DAS
International.

Preparing lessons and resources.

Teaching individuals and/or small groups of students.

Developing and adapting conventional teaching methods to meet the individual needs of
students.

Using special facilities, such as audiovisual materials and computers, to stimulate interest in
learning.

Conducting ongoing formative and summative assessments for students.

Consulting, if required, with Speech-Language Therapists and Educational Psychologists.

Liaising closely with parents.

Liaising with international schools.

Updating and maintaining records on students' progress.

**TRAINING PROVIDED**

The DAS places great emphasis on providing a professional service. For Specialist Tutors, training
may vary depending on factors such as qualifications and experience. Some of the courses Specialists
Tutors may be required to attend are:

Professional Certificate Course in Individual Education Plans (IEP) Planning for SpLD Learners.
Practicum is a required component of the training.

Certificate in Dyslexia Studies and Specialist Diploma in Learning Support for SpLD.

The DAS will fully sponsor the course fees for the training. In view of the sponsorship, there is a 2
- year minimum service period (MSP).

While the DAS is invested in providing training and support, Specialist Tutors are expected to invest
their personal time for the training and other matters such as attending lectures, completing the
necessary course work and preparing lesson plans for the classes they are teaching.

**MINIMUM SERVICE PERIOD**

In view of the full sponsorship by the DAS for the training course fees, there is a 2-year minimum
service period (MSP) that Specialist Tutors have to serve. The MSP will start from the date of the first
teaching class.

Compensation to the DAS is payable should the Specialist Tutor not fulfil the MSP obligations.

During this 2-year MSP, Specialist Tutors are expected to fulfil 640 teaching hours (at a minimum of
8 hours per week).

**COMPETENCIES**

**Personal Competencies (Core) : **

Positive learning attitude

Great drive and initiative

Passionate in working with children of all
ages

**Technical Competencies (Skills) : **

Microsoft Office

**REQUIREMENTS**

**Education**:

Degree from a recognised
university

A professional teaching
qualification and additional
qualifications in the area of
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