What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drivers Education - Driving Instructor position at Burlington High School?
Drivers Education - Driving Instructor
Burlington High School
The Burlington School District believes a diverse and culturally proficient faculty and staff are pivotal to the creation of a strong learning and working environment that supports student achievement and success. BSD administrators lead inclusive school communities with our vision: "Cultivating caring, creative, and courageous people. - Join the journey.”
The Mission of the Burlington School District is to graduate students who:
- Value different cultures;
- Engage with the community;
- Communicate effectively;
- Think creatively;
- Skillfully solve problems; and
- Achieve at their highest academic, intellectual and personal potential.
BHS is seeking a passionate and energetic Drivers Education Teacher to provide classroom instruction to prepare students to gain their Vermont drivers licenses. This position may also include some driving time with students to complete required driving hours. The position requires state licensure in driver education.
Job Requirements:
- Licensed or eligible for Vermont Educators License.
- Endorsement in Driver Education (30) or eligible for Vermont Provisional License.
- Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience teaching at the high school level.
- Demonstrated experience in teaching driver education classes and providing in-car driving instruction.
- Knowledge of current Vermont regulations and programs related to drivers education.
- Experience in differentiating insructon and planning curriculum using “backwards design” and formative assessments.
- Demonstrated ability to incorporate technology into classroom instruction.
- Knowledge of best practices regarding frameworks of student behavioral support.
Preferred Attributes:
- Training and/or experience with English Language Learners and students with disabilities.
- A commitment to student-centered learning approaches including personalizing instruction and supporting students meeting core proficiencies.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Burlington School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.
The Burlington School District will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
