Driver Education Instructor

Education & Training Resources LLC • Excelsior Springs, MO

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About The Position

The Driver Education Instructor provides engaging classroom and hands-on instruction, administers tests, and evaluates student progress. The instructor delivers classroom permit, pre-licensing (5-hour course), defensive driving, and permit and road test preparation. The role also includes scheduling written and road tests and transporting students to testing sites.

The instructor adapts instructional resources for students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs; motivates and counsels students; maintains attendance and student personnel records; and models appropriate behavior while mentoring students and addressing positive and negative behaviors through interventions. Other related duties may be performed as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Work takes place on campus and in classrooms, indoors and outdoors, and includes driving a specially equipped vehicle in variable traffic and weather conditions. Physical activities include reading, writing, communicating, hearing, speaking, seeing, sitting, standing, walking, operating a computer and office equipment, kneeling, bending, stooping, reaching, and occasionally carrying or lifting light objects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Active Driver Education Instructor Certification.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High energy level and ability to engage students.
• Knowledge of effective instructional strategies, classroom management, and the content field.
• Ability to quickly learn Job Corps methodologies and strategies.
• Ability to use different methods and mediums to deliver course material.
• Ability to respond effectively to student issues as they arise.
• Proficiency using a personal computer, particularly Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate fluently in English.

Nice To Haves

• One year of teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Provide classroom permit, pre-licensing (5-hour course), defensive driving, and permit and road test preparation instruction.
• Schedule written and road tests and transport students to testing sites.
• Motivate and counsel students regarding behavior, training, personal problems, and study habits.
• Record and forward daily attendance to Student Records and maintain student personnel folders.
• Model appropriate behaviors, mentor students, and monitor positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
• Perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time