Car Driver Education Instructor - Community Education

In-Car Driver Education Instructor
- Community Education

Albemarle County Public Schools Community Engagement
- Charlottesville, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job : 4938220

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 01, 2023 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

In-Car Driver Education Instructor

Community Education

Essential Functions:

The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following actions:

• Meets and instructs students at the location and time designated;
• Develops and maintains the physical environment of the range and vehicle that is conducive to effective learning; including ensuring there is a first aid kit (administer first aid only if qualified), and a fire extinguisher (at least UL rated 5-B:
  
  C) in the car.
• Obtains parent/guardian permission for student, prepares for classes and shows knowledge of lesson plans upon request by the supervisor;
• Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of behavior; make every reasonable effort to protect students from injury.
• Ensures the proper use of safety restraints by all persons occupying the driver education vehicle.
• Ensures that the student driver has in his/her possession a valid Virginia learner’s permit when operating a driver education vehicle.
• Provides an effective instructional approach to include:

• knowledge of Virginia Highway Laws and DMV regulations
• the latest in driver techniques and maneuvers
• knowledge of the Virginia Curriculum
• knowledge of local lesson plans
• coaching of students
• completion of road grade sheets and maintenance of student records
• assessment of student performance
• reviewing student performance at the end of lesson in a professional manner
• conducting road examinations

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The standardized driver education program established by the Board of Education requires that teachers:

• Hold a valid Virginia teaching license with an add-on endorsement or approved program endorsement in driver education; or, for in-car instruction, satisfy the paraprofessional training requirements;
• Hold a valid Virginia driver’s license;
• Have a broad background of driving experiences (two years minimum) in cities, rural roadways and highways;
• Possess sound physical, mental and emotional qualities;

The standardized driver education program established by the Board of Education requires that paraprofessionals:

• Must be at least 21 years of age;
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent;
• Must possess sound physical and mental health;
• Must hold a current/valid Virginia driver’s license;
• Must have a three-year driving record upon which the Department of Motor Vehicles has taken no corrective action immediately prior to approval as a teaching paraprofessional; and
• Must have at least four years of driving experience.

Education and Experience:

A licensed teacher with an endorsement in Driver Education or a paraprofessional driver education instructor meeting the following requirements:

• Completed an approved teacher preparation program in driver education; or
• Completed 6 semester hours of coursework distributed in the following areas:
• a) Driver Task Analysis: 3 semester hours; and
• b) Principles and methodologies of classroom and in-car instruction, including a minimum of 14 hours of actual behind-the-wheel supervised teaching experience and 2 hours of basic evasive maneuvers; 3 semester hours.

The paraprofessional must complete a minimum of eight hours of driver education in-service training every two years.

Physical Conditions:

Duties performed typically in school settings to include: tower, range and vehicles. Frequent walking, light lifting and other limited physical activities are required. Daily travel with students on road trips and tests. Daily personal…