Driver's Education Instructor Part-time

Job Title:

Driver's Education Instructor Part-time

Requisition

Number of Openings: 1

Shift: Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

Job Description:

Columbus Technical College is seeking an individual to serve as a Driver’s Education part-time instructor. The Drivers Education Instructor will teach Drivers’ Education classes as according to Joshua’s Law and the requirements set forth by the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) and the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. Instructors will coordinate, teach and assist students in the classroom and on both the driving range and over the road in developing skills necessary to obtain a Class C Driver’s License.

This is a part-time/exempt position.

• Assesses students’ skills, knowledge and/or abilities pertaining to driving (e.g. driving skills, related knowledge, progress, expectations, goals, insurance, etc.) for the purpose of providing feedback to students and administration
• Collaborates with a variety of parties for the purposes of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum
• Coordinates drivers’ education program (e.g. components, support needs, materials, equipment/supplies, teaching strategies, reserving space, driving range setup, etc.) for the purpose ensuring the availability of items while meeting grant/program guidelines
• Instructs students (e.g. car control, defensive driving strategies, handling emergencies, driving in adverse conditions, auto safety, etc.) for the purpose of developing driving skills and knowledge pertaining to rules of the road and according to Joshua’s Law and the requirements set forth by the Georgia Department of Driver Services and the Governor’s Office Of Highway Safety
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and an optimal learning environment
• Participates in a variety of trainings, meetings, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions
• Prepares teaching materials, documents and a variety of manual and electronic documents, files and records (e.g. grades, attendance, pass/fail reports) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and documenting student progress while proving necessary information to appropriate parties
• Reports incidents for the purpose of providing appropriate time and/or schedule for drivers training

• Conflict resolution skills
• Driving skills
• Skill in the use of computer and job related software programs
• Skill in interpersonal relations
• Ability to develop lesson outlines and materials
• Ability to present subject matter clearly and concisely
• Ability to administer tests and evaluate student progress
• Ability to plan and manage projects
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records

Work is typically performed in a classroom environment with intermittent sitting, standing, or walking in various settings. Work is also performed in a Driver Education equipped vehicle, which would require sitting for extended periods. The employee occasionally lifts or moves objects of a light to medium weight, up to 25 pounds. The ability to speak clearly, hear and understand at a normal conversational level is required.

Full range of hand and finger motion is required for data entry purposes.

Must be at least 21 years of age, possess a valid driver’s license and a GED or high school diploma

A background in driver’s education which includes a combination of classroom, driving range and over-the road instruction in the safe operation of a motor vehicle

• Must become a certified Driver Training Instructor by successfully completing the DDS-provided online training…