Drivers Education Driving Instructor

Hourly Driver's Education Driver Instructor

Job  | Posting Date: 6/1/2026 | Closing Date: 6/8/2026 | Position Type:
Secondary Hourly Teachers

Roles and Responsibilities:

Behind the wheel instructors work with students who are learning to operate a motor vehicle. They provide constructive individual feedback and assist students in acquiring safe driving skills toward obtaining a Utah driver license. Instructors facilitate hands‑on driving with students behind the wheel, monitor progress, and help apply driving concepts into practice.

• Upload a current Utah Secondary teaching license with a Driver and Safety Education endorsement
• No AEL candidates will be accepted for this position
• Maintain a “Satisfactory driving record” as defined in Utah Administrative Rule R277‑311
• Current first‑aid/CPR certification—proof required at interview
• Current 8 hours of USBE‑approved professional development (recorded at USBE)
• Proof of PD hours demonstrated on a MIDAS transcript—required at interview
• Clean driving record and current Utah Driver’s License
• ESL endorsement preferred

• Administration of Utah State Road Driving Exam to students
• Successful experience driving students in behind‑the‑wheel instruction
• Experience and knowledge using DEMS
• Experience scheduling behind‑the‑wheel driving with students, parents, and other instructors
• Experience supervising student “range” driving behind the wheel

• Use and implement approved curriculum maps
• Evaluate student driving progress through formal and informal assessments
• Communicate student progress to parents through various formats
• Use DEMS
• Knowledge of Utah Driver Education Curriculum
• Knowledge of USBE and Granite School District Driver Education policies and procedures
• Work collaboratively within Granite School District Driver Education staff, parents, teachers, and students
• Build a positive relationship with students, school staff, administration, business partners, parents, and the community
• Maintain program traditions and work with involved communities

Under the direction of the Curriculum Department, the classroom teacher is responsible for creating a positive learning environment where students develop the skills to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, lifelong learners, and productive citizens. Teachers maintain a safe environment; establish rapport with students, parents and colleagues; motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further education and do so in accordance with each student's ability.

Teachers differentiate curriculum and use effective research‑based methods of instruction.

• Teach the core content area(s) outlined in the USBE’s Core Curriculum and adopted by the Board of Education, correlating with other approved learning activities
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small‑group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the child
• Utilize effective teaching techniques to translate lesson plans into productive student learning experiences, best utilizing the instructional time available
• Utilize computers and other technological classroom support equipment in student instruction
• Supervise students in indoor and outdoor responsibilities (e.g., recess duty, gymnasium activities) in all types of weather and air quality
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom through organization and appropriate discipline strategies
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports
• Implement proficiency‑based learning in evaluating students’ achievement
• Implement the Granite Way
• Communicate with parents through conferences, telephone calls, e‑mails, student planners, school website, and other appropriate means to discuss student progress
• Cooperate with other professional staff regarding student academic and personal growth areas
• Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are essential functions of this position
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