Adjunct - Driver's Education Instructor

Georgia Department of Revenue • Warner Robins, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Drivers Education Instructor teaches driver education classes in accordance with Joshua’s Law and requirements established by the Georgia Department of Driver Services and the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. The instructor coordinates classes and supports students on the driving range and on public roads as they develop skills to obtain a Class C Driver’s License. The role also includes entering data and scheduling individual student driving times. The instructor must maintain qualifications under the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Policy Manual and applicable accreditation standards, and follow TCSG and institutional policies and procedures.

This adjunct position serves the Houston County area, with possible assignments elsewhere in the college’s service area. It involves a combination of classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel driving, with a schedule of 19 hours per week or less determined by the class schedule. Classroom instruction includes two Saturdays per month and six weekday sessions; individual two-hour driving sessions are scheduled throughout the rest of the month and may take place during daytime, evening, or weekend hours. The selected candidate can expect a contingent offer at an hourly gross wage of $20. Adjunct employment does not imply continued employment or a promise of future full-time employment.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must become a certified Driver Training Instructor by completing DDS-provided online training and passing the instructor examination on Joshua’s Law, TADRA, and the Georgia Drivers Manual.
• Must undergo a motor vehicle records check and meet TCSG driver qualification standards.
• Must undergo state and national criminal history records checks and meet TCSG and DDS employment standards.
• Must undergo a physical examination and be certified by the examining physician as meeting Driver Training Instructor service requirements.
• Must receive a negative result on a five-panel drug test.
• Must have conflict resolution skills, driving skills, and skill in developing lesson outlines and materials.
• Must be able to present subject matter and administer tests to evaluate progress.
• Must have computer and job-related software skills, interpersonal skills, project planning and management ability, and the ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
• Must be able to speak clearly, hear, and understand normal conversation; perform data entry requiring full hand and finger motion; and occasionally lift or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods in a driver education vehicle and work with intermittent sitting, standing, or walking in various settings.

Nice To Haves

• Documented driver education background combining classroom, driving-range, and on-road instruction in safe motor vehicle operation.
• Current DDS certification.
• Documented experience in post-secondary education.
• Transcripts documenting conferred degrees may be provided where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assess students’ driving skills, knowledge, progress, expectations, goals, and related needs, and provide feedback to students and administration.
• Collaborate with others to improve student outcomes, develop solutions, and plan curriculum.
• Coordinate driver education program components, support needs, materials, equipment and supplies, teaching strategies, space reservations, and driving-range setup while meeting program guidelines.
• Teach driving skills and knowledge, including car control, defensive driving, emergency handling, driving in adverse conditions, vehicle safety, and rules of the road, in accordance with Joshua’s Law and applicable Georgia requirements.
• Manage student behavior to provide a safe and effective learning environment.
• Participate in trainings, meetings, and seminars to convey or gather information needed to perform the role.
• Prepare teaching materials and maintain manual and electronic documents, files, and records, including grades, attendance, and pass/fail reports, to implement lesson plans and document student progress.
• Report incidents and provide appropriate timing or scheduling for driver training.
• Complete assigned training in a timely manner.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
• Schedule individual student driving times.

Benefits

• Central Georgia Technical College participates in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) and Employees Retirement System of Georgia (ERS); temporary positions are not eligible for these retirement benefits, state insurance, leave, or holiday pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED