Driver/Safety Education Instructor

Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit 16•Milton, PA

About The Position

The Driver/Safety Education Instructor plans, directs, and conducts classroom theory and behind-the-wheel instruction for secondary-level students in a driver/safety education program. The position is part time, with hours based on student interest and availability for behind-the-wheel instruction, and instruction takes place at theory and driving locations in the local area. The instructor reports directly to the CARES Team Leadership Coordinator. The instructor teaches fundamental driving knowledge and safe-driving practices, evaluates students, coordinates behind-the-wheel scheduling and required paperwork, maintains driving route documentation, and communicates with parents about student progress. The role also includes completing PennDOT certification requirements, attending required professional development, and traveling to work sites and meetings as needed. This position is non-exempt and may not exceed 29 hours per week, including any additional part-time positions. Additional hours require prior supervisor approval. The employee must contact clients within 48 hours of assignment to arrange a behind-the-wheel schedule, and absences require supervisor approval. The employee must protect confidential information, comply with CSIU property and service standards, and be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Valid Pennsylvania Driver/Safety Education certificate (CSPG No. 38).
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with adolescent students.
Current, valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
Current, approved Act 34 (PA State Police), Act 151 (PA Child Abuse Registry), and Act 114-FBI fingerprint clearances, renewed at required intervals under applicable law.
Current, approved Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training certificate documenting at least three hours of training every five years.
Ability to sit for extended periods, walk and stand occasionally, and lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for computer keyboards, calculators, and office equipment.
Ability to move throughout buildings, floors, and grounds.
Ability to remain calm and productive in stressful or unpredictable situations, exercise independent judgment and discretion, and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Ability to travel to various work sites and meetings as needed.
Ability to perform light physical activities related to vehicle maintenance demonstrations, upkeep, and cleanliness, including bending and lifting.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and conduct classroom theory and behind-the-wheel instruction at the secondary level.
Teach fundamental driving knowledge and emphasize defensive driving and social responsibility.
Instruct students about accident causes, natural forces affecting automobile movement and performance, and signs, signals, highway markings, and design features relevant to safe driving.
Teach the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, rules of the road, and other state laws and local ordinances.
Teach differences between urban and rural driving, including safe freeway and expressway use.
Explain the importance of preventive maintenance for critical vehicle systems and subsystems.
Provide information about the effects of alcohol and drugs.
Evaluate all students.
Coordinate student behind-the-wheel scheduling with the driver education data assistant and submit required forms to PennDOT.
Complete the annual PennDOT certification audit for the Behind-the-Wheel End of Course Skills Testing Program.
Maintain accurate driving route maps and narratives and submit necessary records to the data assistant.
Communicate with parents about individual students' progress.
Attend mandatory or important training seminars and in-service programs and participate in workshops or seminars to increase driver/safety education knowledge.
Contact clients within 48 hours of assignment to arrange an appropriate behind-the-wheel driving schedule.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with CSIU property, professionalism, and service-standard requirements.