Drivers Education Instructor (Part-time)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

STATUS:  Adjunct

WORK LOCATION:  Moultrie

            JOB CODE:  32702

POSITION TYPE:  Temporary

RECRUITMENT SOURCE:  All Interested Candidates

Driver’s Education Instructor

• 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 and administration;
• Collaborates with a variety of parties for the purposes of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum;
• 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 grant/program guidelines;
• Instructs students (e.g. car control, defensive driving strategies, handling emergencies, driving in adverse conditions, auto safety, etc.) for the purpose of developing driving skills and knowledge pertaining to rules of the road and according to Joshua’s Law and the requirements set forth by the Georgia Department of Driver Services and the Governor’s Office Of Highway Safety;
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and an optimal learning environment.
• Participates in a variety of trainings, 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) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and documenting student progress while proving necessary information to appropriate parties;
• Reports incidents for the purpose of providing appropriate time and/or schedule for drivers training;
• Participates in assessment, planning, budgeting, and staff development; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Skill in developing lesson outlines and materials
• Knowledge of vocational area of assignment
• Skill in presenting subject matter
• Skill in the use of computers and job related software programs
• Oral and written communication

Work is typically performed in a classroom environment with intermittent sitting, standing, or walking in various settings. Work is also performed in a Driver Education equipped vehicle, which would require sitting for extended periods. The employee occasionally lifts or moves objects of a light to medium weight, up to 25 pounds. The ability to speak clearly, hear and understand at a normal conversational level is required. Full range of hand and finger motion is required for data entry purposes.

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Possess a High School Diploma or GED
• Possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license 

In addition to the minimum qualifications:

• A background in driver’s education which includes a combination of classroom, driving range, and over-the-road instruction in the safe operation of a motor vehicle

• Hourly
• Salary commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience 
• Not eligible for benefits

• For assistance/accommodations with the application/interview process, contact April Bentley, Human Resources Director at abentley@southernregional.edu or 229-217-4255.
• All required education credentials, license, certification and/or registration must be submitted prior to employment.
• References will be checked.
• Post offer requirements following a conditional offer of employment to include the following:
  • Must become a certified Driver Education Instructor by successfully completing the DDS-provided online training and passing the Driver Education Instructor examination on the content of Joshua’s Law, the Teenage and Adult Driver Responsibility Act (TADRA), and the Georgia driver’s manual.
  • Undergo a motor vehicle records check and meet the driving standards established in the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Driver Qualification Procedure and accompanying DDS requirements.
  • Undergo a state and national criminal history records check and meet the employment standards outlined in the TCSG Background Investigations Procedure and accompanying DDS requirements.
  • Undergo a physical examination and be certified by the examining physician as meeting the requirements for service as a Driver Education Instructor.
  • Undergo and receive a negative finding/result on a five (5) panel drug test.

The Technical College System of Georgia and its constituent Technical Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed or religion, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all technical college-administered programs, programs financed by the federal government including any Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I financed programs, educational programs, and activities, including admissions, scholarships and loans, student life, and athletics. It also encompasses the recruitment and employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services.

The Technical College System and Technical Colleges shall promote the realization of equal opportunity through a positive continuing program of specific practices designed to ensure the full realization of equal opportunity. The following person(s) have been designated to manage inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Darbie Raines. At Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC), the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator is Darbie Raines, SRTC-Moultrie 800 Veterans Parkway North, Moultrie, GA 31788, Building A, (229) 217-4145, davera@southernregional.edu.