What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Specialist I, Commercial Vehicle Training position at Community College of Baltimore County?
Working under the guidance of the Assistant Director, CDL Training, Instructional Specialist II or Senior Instructor, independently provide instruction in entry-level or career improvements topics. |
High school diploma/GED required; Associate’s degree preferred. Three years’ experience driving vehicles requiring a CDL-A license, a current, valid Maryland Commercial Driver’s License - Class A (CDL-A), with Air Brake certification, plus X (Hazmat/Tanker), and T (Doubles/Triples) endorsements, are required; S (School Bus), P (Passenger), or All endorsements are preferred. Must be able to pass a USDOT Physical examination as required to maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License. Knowledge of and experience with CDL industry driver logbook software preferred.
Compensation within the posted range is determined by a candidate's education level and/or years of experience in the field. Generally, employees are hired in the lower third of the scale.
- Seek continuous improvement in teaching (classroom and on-line) methodology and student-centered learning.
- Maintain relevant licensure and status with key Commercial Vehicle Training agencies, and remain current in the operation of CDL vehicles and the commercial transportation industry.
- Maintain scheduled availability to students.
- Develop an individual professional development plan.
- Participate with other faculty in developing, managing courses, and curricula in Continuing Education.
- assist in student recruitment and selection.
- Maintain laboratories, supplies and/or equipment.
- Remain knowledgeable about the College, its structure, culture, policies, practices, and the CDL Training program.
- Develop and update curriculum that meets standards for learning the safe operation of both Class A and Class B commercial vehicles.
- Teach assigned courses utilizing strategies and activities to promote student engagement and enhanced student learning at a variety of locations including classroom, driving range, and on roads and highways.
- Follow established rules and guidelines of the FMCSA, USDOT, Maryland MVA and the college.
- Maintain a valid Maryland CDL-A with X and T endorsements and, preferably, S and P endorsements.
- Obtain and maintain Employer Tester status with the Maryland MVA.
- Maintain industry affiliations and develop new affiliations for student placement.
- Participate in other administrative duties as required.
- Assist in the identification and scheduling of maintenance for the program’s class A and B vehicles to ensure availability.
Salary : $56,518 - $93,417
