Anticipated Driver Education Teacher

Anticipated Driver Education Teacher- Quarry Valley Unified Union School District is looking for an experienced educator to fill an anticipated full-time driver education teacher position for the ‘25-'26 school year. The ideal candidate will have experience in both the in-class and on-the-road components of driver education. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Planning & Preparation Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of students including: intellectual, social, and emotional characteristics of age group; students' varied approaches to learning; student skills and knowledge; student interests and cultural heritage; student economic influences; and student family, school and community context. Integrates current best practices, research, and education laws into the teaching plans and practices, to assure the most effective educational program for our students. Selects and integrates instructional goals that are valuable, clearly stated, measurable, and suitable for diverse students, and that create opportunities for different types of learning. Seeks and effectively utilizes all available school and district teaching and student resources to enhance instruction and learning. Accurately and thoroughly assesses student learning using instructional goals; clearly communicates assessment criteria and standards to students; and effectively utilizes assessment results to plan for individuals and groups of students. Learning Environment Creates and maintains an environment of respect and rapport. Effectively and efficiently manages classroom procedures including instructional groups, transitions, materials and supplies handling, and the performance of non-instructional duties. Effectively manages student behavior by clearly communicating expectations, monitoring student behavior at all times, and successfully and respectfully responds to student behavior and misbehavior. Develops and implements effective student behavior support plans as needed. Provides a safe learning environment for all students. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. Instruction Communicates directions and procedures clearly, accurately and effectively both in spoken and written language. Effectively utilizes questioning and discussion techniques in the classroom to promote student participation and to successfully engage students in the discussion. Effectively and appropriately engages students in learning to maximize student comprehension of the lesson through representation of content, activities and assignments, instructional groupings, instructional materials and resources, structure and pacing, and the like. Provides accurate, substantive, constructive, specific and timely feedback on student progress and performance to students, parents, and other professionals as needed or required. Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness to student needs by effectively making minor adjustments to the lesson, persistently seeking thoughtful alternative approaches/strategies/resources, and successfully accommodating students’ questions or interests to enhance student learning. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to, receives direction from, evaluated by Principals at West Rutland, Proctor High School and Poultney QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, in addition to the following: Educator license by the State of Vermont with a Driver Education endorsement 3-5 years of experience preferred Knowledge and experience with both the in-class curriculum and on-the-road instruction Knowledge of Common Core Ability to create proficiency-based lessons and units; Enthusiastic, confident, patient, student-centered, and committed to educating all students to high standards.