Driver Education Teacher

Function / Position Summary

The job of Driver Education was established for the purpose of developing students’ driving skills and
knowledge of driving responsibilities through implementing district approved curriculum; addressing
students’ specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to
students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, and activities.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher’s expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses students’ skills, knowledge and/or abilities pertaining to driving (e.g. driving skills, related knowledge, progress, expectations, goals, insurance, etc.) for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Collects fees and appropriate documentation for the purpose of obtaining appropriate items to progress in the driver’s education program.
• Coordinates drivers education program (e.g. components, support needs, materials, equipment/supplies, teaching strategies, reserving space, driving range setup, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items while meeting District and/or grant/program guidelines.
• Instructs students (e.g. car control, defensive driving strategies, handling emergencies driving in adverse conditions, auto safety, etc.)
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and an optimal learning environment. Oversees District drivers education automobiles (e.g. gasoline, insurance, appropriate breaks, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring District vehicles to be maintained in appropriate order and compliant with established rules and regulation.
• Participates in a variety of training, meetings, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Prepares teaching materials, documents and a variety of manual and electronic documents, files and records (e.g. grades, attendance, pass/fail reports, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and documenting student progress while providing necessary information to appropriate parties.
• Schedules students’ for drivers training for the purpose of providing appropriate time and/or schedule for drivers training.

Education

• Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility required.
• Valid Driver’s License/Evidence of Insurability Defensive Driving Certificate required.
• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Safety and Driver’s Education or Driver’s Education endorsement required.

Experience / Knowledge

• Skills are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: developing driving skills; utilizing conflict resolution techniques; operating standard office equipment including pertinent software application; planning and managing projects; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent’s, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: state driving rules and regulations; health standards and hazards; and safety practices and procedures.
• Ability is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job related equipment.
• Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize specific, job –related equipment.
• Problem Solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; setting priorities; building collaborative relationships; and working with constant interruptions.

Physical Demands

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects or materials up to 30 lbs. with proper technique.

Terms of Employment

• This is a temporary position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education. U-46 reserves the right to terminate the position by the third day of student attendance if a minimum number of students do not register or enroll.

Summer School Location: Streamwood High School

Summer school occurs Monday through Friday with no school on June 19, 2025 to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday. Staff must be available on all days during the summer school sessions.

Staff hours: 7:30 am to 1:15 pm.

Student school day: 7:45 am to 1:00 pm.

Summer School Rate: $44.85 (with TRS)