Instructor, Driver's Education

Georgia Department of Revenue•Thomasville, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Drivers Education Instructor will be responsible for instructing Drivers’ Education classes according to Joshua’s Law and the requirements set forth by the Georgia Department of Driver Services and the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. Instructors will coordinate, teach and assist students in the classroom and over the road in developing skills necessary to obtain a Class C Driver’s License.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age
Possess a High School Diploma or GED
Possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license
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

Experience teaching in secondary education
A background in driver’s education which includes a combination of classroom, driving range, and over-the-road instruction in the safe operation of a motor vehicle

Responsibilities

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 driver’s 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 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
Participates in assessment, planning, budgeting, and professional development activities
Performs other duties as assigned