Driver's Education Instructor

Driver's Education Instructor

Responsible To: Director, Marietta Community School Driver's Education Specialist

Job Classification: Certified position - part time hourly employee at will. FLSA Status: Exempt

Essential Functions:

Provides safe high quality instruction in driving to high school students offered in 30 hours of classroom and/or six hours behind-the-wheel. Demonstrates positive customer service with high school students, their parents and the community at large. Complies, monitors, interprets, and implements all policies set forth by Marietta City Schools and Marietta/Cobb Driver's Education.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance and ability to work flexible hours.
2. Follows all procedures/policies set forth by Marietta City Schools and in the Marietta/Cobb Driver's Education handbook.
3. Follows all curriculum and schedules created by the administration of Marietta/Cobb Driver's Education.
4. Maintains accurate records of attendance, grades and completion of course.
5. Ensures the safety of all children at all times and never leaves students unattended.
6. Communicates with the site supervisor, Fleet Manager and/or Driver's Education Specialist to ensure a comfortable and safe learning environment.
7. Requests students for driving from the Driver's Education office, calls to schedule appointments in a timely manner, and drives each student for 3 appointments at two hours each.
8. Completes paperwork and submits for data entry, payment, and to be maintained in the student records.
9. Follows policy for checking out and returning vehicles. Reports any vehicle problems to the Fleet Manager.
10. Follows procedures for fueling and maintains records for usage.
11. Keeps cars and parking area clean and car lot locked at all times.
12. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

Education: Minimum of a bachelor's degree.

Experience: Minimum of two years of K-12 classroom experience.

Certification: State of Georgia Driver Education Instructor Certification-Required Georgia Educator's Certificate-Preferred

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: Has a strong understanding, knowledge and command of positive and effective pedagogical theories and practices. Knows how to troubleshoot and problem solve. Maintains accurate and timely communication with the Driver's Education Specialist. The ability to communicate clearly. The ability to maintain good, positive public relations with the general public. Ability to keep accurate records and files. Ability to perform duties within limited guidelines that require some independent judgement. Understands, demonstrates and stresses professional practices and confidentiality. Proficient computer skills for all assignments.

Working Environment: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: lifting, turning head and body, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; constant listening skills, speaking skills, effective communication required, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 70% sitting, 20% walking/lifting, and 10% standing. This job is performed in a classroom environment or a Driver's Education vehicle and requires interaction with the general public and some work outdoors.

Nondiscrimination Statement: The Board of Education of the City of Marietta does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or gender in its employment practices, student programs and dealings with the public.