If you are a teacher or specialist with experience providing literacy and/or mathematics support through evidence-based programs and strategies, we’d love to hear from you.
The requirements for becoming a Speld Specialist Teacher are in place to establish a minimum standard of professional experience and practice. Specialist Teachers are expected to engage in lifelong learning and be involved in a continuous journey of professional reflection, improvement, and development.
Please read the provided information (green button at the bottom of page) and complete the application form.
Are you interested in becoming a Speld Qld Specialist Teacher or Specialist Tutor?
Completed training in at least one evidence-based program. List here.
Experience using this program (for at least 3 months).
A minimum of two years practical experience supporting students with literacy and/or numeracy (either school or private settings).
Knowledge and understanding of SLD’s, learning difficulties and how to support these students. I can explain what challenges these students face and some possible accommodations.
A current Blue Card or Blue Card Exemption card.
A Current Tax File Number (TFN) and Australian Business Number (ABN).
Investigated and made decisions on: - availability - fees and how I invoice - insurance needs - mode of tuition and have implemented with my own private students.
Read through the information provided by Speld Qld about Specialist Teachers.
Next step – complete the application form (below) and meet the co-ordinator at the next Q and A session (held twice per term).
Note: Speld Qld does not directly employ Specialist Teachers/Tutors, nor is it involved in the financial arrangements between tutors and families. Our role is to match prospective students with registered tutors and then monitor the student's progress. You will organise your own business processes (financial and administration).
Q and A / interview sessions are held twice per term. The next sessions will be on Wednesday the 10th of September and Thursday the 11th of September.
Please read the below information before completing the application form or email tutor@speld.org.au for session details.
