Driver Education Behind Wheel Teacher

Driver Education Behind the Wheel Teacher

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Position / Title
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Driver Education – Behind the Wheel Teacher Bargaining Unit
: NON-UNION Department/Location
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Secondary Curriculum Work Days
: 184 Reports To
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Building Principal or Divisional Chair JD Revision Date
: 07-06-2023 Supervises
: N/A

• Teaches Behind the Wheel education skills based on the Driver Education Curriculum Guide in Illinois.
• Maintains licensure at the state and/or national level; assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date.
• Develops the student rotation for Behind the Wheel, Classroom Instruction, and Resource days.
• Maintains accurate records of on-road driver education activities as prescribed by the divisional or building supervisor.
• Communicates the mechanical/service needs of the vehicle(s) to the divisional or building supervisor.
• Complies with state requirements to ensure that all students meet 30 classroom hours and 6 hours of Behind the Wheel.
• Plans a program of study that follows district guidelines and, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Implements researched-based teaching strategies that engage all students; acknowledging a range of abilities of students and cultural backgrounds.
• Creates an environment conducive to learning and motivates students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.
• Plans for and guides the learning process toward the mastery of curriculum goals, and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects that are clearly communicated to students.
• Implements school improvement plans and strategies.
• Collaborates with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis, and as requested by the administration.
• Collaborates with school personnel, parents, and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions, and planning curriculum.
• As appropriate, implements assessments of student progress and communicates progress to students and parents.
• Sets high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivates students to work to their highest potential.
• Assists in the referral and diagnosis of students with learning difficulties, seeking assistance from other school personnel as required.
• Work cooperatively with building principal and/or director in assessing his/her teaching strengths and weaknesses, and planning and implementing a program to improve his/her teaching competencies.
• Participate on curriculum, personnel, policy or professional development committees related to the educational program.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
• Submit lesson plans the Principal or Divisional as required and requested.
• Assists administration in implementing student discipline policies and maintains order in area(s) assigned and/or supervised in a fair and just manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal, or other administrative staff.

• Bachelor’s degree in related subject from accredited university.
• Illinois teaching certificate.
• Teaching experience is preferred but not necessary for hiring.
• Hold an Illinois teaching certificate with a current endorsement in Drivers Education.
• Hold a valid driver’s license with no serious violations.

• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
• Displays a thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter.

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.
• Must work indoors.

• Nine-month position (184 work days)

Hourly Rate $32.85

Entry level

Part-time

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