Drivers Education Instructor

Prescribes individual and/or group lessons designed to assist students in learning drivers education. Provides instruction to students enrolled in Drivers Education Workplace Communications and Career Success Standards (CSS). Conducts and manages drivers education classes.

Administration Procedures

Performs as an instructor in a regular classroom setting presenting instruction in the area of Drivers Education Workplace Communications

Uses the WV Driver Handbook WV State Parent-Teen Training Guide and Rules of the Road DVD.

Uses the states interactive Department of Motor Vehicles website.

Assists students with suspended licenses to resolve the problem.

Endeavors to promote a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting ensuring maximum student motivation.

Maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom to ensure maximum learning.

Establishes a high degree of student/instructor rapport.

Works directly with the Career Technical Education (CTE) instructors in coordinating curriculum development.

Utilizes all possible curricular resources available at the Center.

Makes adequate preparation for the classroom.

Maintains students folders recording personal data including test scores evaluations attendance incident reports achievement awards and any other pertinent information concerning students. Records and forwards daily attendance to Student Records and Attendance/Scheduling Clerk.

Participates in ESPs (evaluation of student performance); prepares ESPs timely and accurately; sets SMART goals.

Evaluates student employees performance in academics and CSS. Provides regular feedback to student employees regarding appropriate CSS.

Works toward meeting performance management goals to include specific driver licenses attained.

Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.

Assists with quarterly graduation exercises.

Adheres to required property control policies and procedures.

Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.

Complies with all DOL guidelines OFCCP regulations Job Corps notices and bulletins and Center policies and procedures

Demonstrates and abides by Bizzells core values and operating principles.

Models mentors and monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.

Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.

Participation in PRH-mandated staff training is mandatory. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination

Perform other duties as assigned.

Performance Standards/Results

Effective Communication

Presents information clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation.

Very high standard of communication skills both written and verbal for the presentation of facts and ideas.

Shows professional non-verbal body language and actively listens to others.

Organization of Work

Action-oriented. Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously with decision-making flexibility and problem-solving.

Implements the key principles of time management task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization.

Shows attention to detail and ability to complete work with the highest level of accuracy and efficiency.

Continually seek ways to improve employment service provided via the development of professional skills and personal growth.

Professionalism

Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills when interacting with others. Abides by Bizzell s Healthy Workplace Environment policy.

Acts as a team player and builds professional relationships with coworkers to achieve goals.

Leadership & Management

Ability to exceptionally manage and lead students from diverse backgrounds.

Committed to investing in and developing students and positioning them to succeed.

Mission-oriented and possesses a strategic vision.

Motivates students and provides coaching and/or feedback when needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word PowerPoint Outlook and Excel.

Computer Literacy with basic computer functions email internet and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.

Strong knowledge of motor vehicle safety and operation.

High level of communication interpersonal skills and organizational skills.

High level of ability to motivate inspire and train students effectively.

Experience

Minimum of one to two years related experience in education.

Education

Bachelors degree in education from a four-year college or university and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates Licenses Registrations

Certified to teach in the state where the center is located (may be waived by Regional Office but must pursue certification). Valid State Drivers License.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit stand and walk; to reach with hands and arms talk and listen. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; taste and smell. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.