Drivers Education Instructor On-Call

Description

Position: Drivers Education Instructor On-Call 

Reports To: Academic Manager 

Department: Academics 

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Primary Position Objectives

Prescribes individual and/or group lessons designed to assist students in learning drivers’ education. Provides instruction to students enrolled in Drivers Education, Workplace Communications, Career Success Standards (CSS). Conducts and manages driver’s education classes.

Position Responsibilities 

Administration Procedures

•Performs as an instructor in a regular classroom setting, presenting instruction in the area of Drivers Education, Workplace Communications

•Uses the WV Driver Handbook, WV State Parent -Teen Training Guide and Rules of the Road DVD.

•Uses the state’s interactive Department of Motor Vehicles website.

•Assists students with suspended licenses to resolve the problem.

•Endeavors to promote a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting, ensuring maximum student motivation.

•Maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom in order to ensure maximum learning.

•Establishes a high degree of student/instructor rapport.

•Works directly with the Career Technical Education (CTE) instructors in coordinating curriculum development.

•Utilizes all possible curricular resource available at the Center.

•Makes adequate preparation for classroom.

•Maintains students’ personal folders, recording personal data, including test scores, evaluations, attendance, incident reports, achievement awards, and any other pertinent information concerning students. Records and forwards daily attendance to Student Records and Attendance/Scheduling Clerk.

•Participates in ESP’s (evaluation of student performance); prepares ESPs timely and accurately; sets SMART goals.

•Evaluates student employee’s performance in academics and CSS. Provides regular feedback to student employees regarding appropriate CSS.

•Works toward meeting performance management goals to include specific driver licenses attained.

•Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.

•Assists with quarterly graduation exercises.

•Adheres to required property control policies and procedures.

•Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.

•Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures

•Demonstrates and abides by The Bizzell Group’s core values and operating principles.

•Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.

•Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.

•Participation in PRH mandated staff training is mandatory. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination

•Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Competencies 

Effective Communication

•Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information.

•Very high standard of communication skills both written and verbal for the presentation of facts and ideas.

•Shows professional non-verbal body language and actively listens to others. 

Organization of Work

•Action oriented. Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously with decision making, flexibility, and problem solving.

•Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization.

•Shows attention to detail and ability to complete work with the highest level of accuracy and efficiency.

•Continually seek ways to improve employment service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth. 

Professionalism

•Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills when interacting with others. Abides by The Bizzell Group’s Healthy Workplace Environment policy.

•Acts as team player and builds professional relationships with coworkers to achieve goals.

Leadership & Management

•Ability to exceptionally manage and lead students from diverse backgrounds.

•Committed to investing in and developing students and positioning them to succeed.

•Mission-oriented and possesses a strategic vision.

•Motivates students and provides coaching and/or feedback when needed.

Requirements

Qualifications 

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 
• Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel. 
• Computer Literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat. 
• Strong knowledge of motor vehicle safety and operation. 
• High level of communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills. 
• High level of ability to motivate, inspire, and train students effectively.

Experience 

Minimum of one to two years related experience in education.

Education 

Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working with diverse youth.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 

A valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record. Must be certified to teach driving skills in the state (if applicable). Must possess a valid in-state Driver’s License and meet the Company insurability requirements. Previous drivers’ education experience preferred.

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands, arms, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to sit; to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; to taste and to smell. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.