Adj Fac, Driver's Education

Georgia Department of Revenue•Griffin, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time Driver's Education Instructor position for the Flint River and Griffin campuses. The role involves assessing students' driving skills, collaborating on curriculum improvement, coordinating the driver's education program, instructing students on various driving techniques and safety, managing student behavior, participating in training, preparing teaching materials, and reporting incidents related to driver training.

Requirements

Must obtain a Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) Certification within 30 days of employment, which includes a national and state fingerprint-based criminal background check.
A valid Georgia driver’s license with a satisfactory MVR history.
Must have a Georgia Class C Drivers’ License.
High school diploma or GED
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must be at least 21 years of age with more than 3 years driving and teaching experience.
Must become a certified Driver Training Instructor by successfully completing the DDS-provided on-line training and passing the Driver Training Instructor s 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 Driver Qualification Procedure.
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 Training Instructor.
Undergo and receive a negative finding/result on a five (5) panel drug test.

Nice To Haves

Applicants with High School diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, 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 and 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.