Driver Education

Orange County Public Schools•Orlando, FL

About The Position

The Driver Education teacher provides an educational atmosphere that encourages positive student learning and works with classroom teachers, administrators, curriculum specialists, and other staff to develop and implement school programs and goals. The role helps students become safe, confident, and responsible drivers and supports varied student needs through effective instruction, classroom management, and collaboration with school staff and families. The teacher plans and delivers instruction based on students’ developmental stages, uses varied instructional techniques, technology, and current research, and regularly evaluates student progress. The role also involves maintaining student records, communicating with parents, participating in school improvement and professional development, and protecting students and school property. The position reports to the School Principal.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Certification, or eligibility for certification, by the Florida State Department of Education to teach in Florida.
Knowledge of prescribed curriculum, child development, current research, and varied learning styles.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Basic knowledge of technology and ability to use technology in instruction.
Planning and organizational skills.
Ability to manage a classroom and supervise students.
Ability to analyze, diagnose, and evaluate student progress and programs.
Effective, positive interpersonal skills.
Commitment to core beliefs about teaching, learning, and ongoing professional development.
Ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, including tasks that may involve stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects and materials weighing 12–20 pounds.
Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination; some require oral communication and the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds.

Nice To Haves

Dual or multiple teaching certifications or endorsements, such as Driver’s Education, Special Education, Health/PE, or Secondary Education.
Flexibility to support diverse student needs and adapt to changing enrollment demands.

Responsibilities

Work with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands-on programs and activities for students and the school.
Participate actively with faculty and staff and cooperate in planning, implementing, and evaluating school improvement programs.
Manage the classroom, supervise students, and ensure proper care of equipment.
Participate in professional growth activities to acquire new and improved skills and knowledge.
Analyze and diagnose student progress and programs to provide instruction appropriate to students’ developmental stages.
Use varied instructional techniques to meet individual student needs, including varied learning styles.
Use technology and current research in instruction and keep current with OCPS technology relevant to the job, attending district-supported training as needed.
Evaluate student progress regularly and maintain required records, including grade books, attendance records, and student progress reports.
Use classroom management techniques that support an effective classroom climate.
Show sensitivity to students, parents, and the community, promote student self-esteem, and maintain professional relationships between the school and parents.
Maintain parent contact through conferences, telephone, or written communications and encourage parental involvement in school activities.
Assist in protecting student and school property.
Maintain timely and accurate information as part of job responsibilities.
Perform other duties assigned by the Principal.