Driver's Education Teacher

Job Summary: Develop students’ driving skills and knowledge of driving responsibilities through implementing approved curriculum; addressing students’ specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students and staff regarding student progress, expectations, goals, and activities.
Duties: • During CPP, review with each student who does not already possess a license, the steps necessary to attain a license; and document these steps in the Center Information System (CIS) through the student’s Personal Career Development Plan (PCDP).
• Make every effort to provide an opportunity for all students to obtain their basic driver’s license prior to graduation.
Use CIS to track progress of students with Permits and Driver’s Licenses compared with the population.
• Assesses students' skills, knowledge and/or abilities pertaining to driving (e.
g.
driving skills, related knowledge, progress, expectations, goals, insurance, etc.
).
• Collaborates with a variety of parties (e.
g.
student, counselor, parents of minors, various community agencies, etc.
) for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
• Prepare appropriate documentation for the purpose of obtaining appropriate items’ to promote student progress in the driver’s education program.
(E.
g.
permits and licenses).
• Coordinates the driver’s 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 state 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.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and an optimal learning environment.
• Oversees designated driver’s education (GSA) automobiles (e.
g.
gasoline, insurance, appropriate breaks, etc.
) for the purpose of ensuring vehicle(s) is maintained in appropriate order and compliant with established rules and regulation.
• Participates in a variety of trainings, meetings, and seminar 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, anecdotal records, pass/fail reports, etc.
) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and documenting student progress while providing necessary information to appropriate parties.
• Reports incidents (e.
g.
fights, accidents, etc.
) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to company and DOL requirements.
• Schedules students for driver’s training for the purpose of providing appropriate time and/or schedule for drivers training.
• Ensuring high standards of professional practice and quality of teaching and learning of the assigned subject matter.
• Through effective dialogue, participating in reciprocal peer review and observation of class teaching practices • Participating in In-Service education and training courses as well as in continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities.
• Maintaining good order and discipline amongst students under one’s care and safeguarding their health and safety at all times.
• Participating in staff, group or other meetings related to the school curriculum for the better organization and administration of the instructional programs.
• Ensuring the safe custody and optimum use of equipment normally used during lessons and sees to its regular servicing and maintenance.
• Participating in assemblies.
• Registering and monitoring the attendance of assigned students.
• Nurtures a culture where teachers view themselves essentially as facilitators of learning and reflective practitioners.
• Be artful in teaching students of different levels of achievement, as necessary to meet students’ individual learning needs.
• Works towards meeting performance management goals established by the company and the National Director of Job Corps.
• Provide instruction and remedial training support that will enable students to overcome barriers in obtaining industry certifications or participating in Advanced Training (AT) or Advanced Career Training (ACT).
• Provide contextual learning opportunities for students to improve academic skills in the CTT learning environment.
• Recommends curriculum materials aligned with course completion and certification requirements.
• Provides input on the maintenance of the Career Development Services System Plan.
Tailor instructional methods and expected rates of progress to the learning styles, abilities, and career goals of individual students.
• Work closely with center staff to develop student schedules.
• Ensures instructional approach support students’ career development goals, the Zero Tolerance Policy, mastery of Career Success Standards, and college and career readiness.
• Provide students with periodic feedback and assessments of progress in achieving their career development goals.
(ESP) • Collaborate with students in setting or revising their short- and long-term goals that will lead to achievement of career goals.
Uses the Personal Career Development Plan (PCDP) as a means to define an individualized course of instruction for each student.
• Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
• Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, company and center policies and procedures.
• Monitors, Mentors, and Models Career Success Standards and Employability Skills.
• Intervene and correct inappropriate student behavior and nonperformance • Complies with all state regulations related to testing and certification.
• Records and forwards daily attendance to the records department.
• Maintains building and equipment and ensures proper measures are taken for the care of equipment and supplies.
• Participates in PRH mandated staff training.
Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the individual’s scope and capabilities.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Experience: Five years’ experience required.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent and must have held a valid driver’s license for at least 5 years.
Bachelor’s degree preferred unless required by state requirements.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Driver’s License/Evidence of Insurability and Defensive Driving Certificate.
Licensure as a certified driver education instructor in the state.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $45,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Referral program * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Application Question(s): * How many years of Driver's Education Instruction do you have? Education: * High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: * Teaching: 1 year (Preferred) * Driving: 5 years (Preferred) License/Certification: * Driver's License (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Simpsonville, KY 40067: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person