Driver Education Instructor

Driver Education Instructor

Located 45 minutes from the Nation's Capital, nestled in a history-rich community of southern Maryland, The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is a two-time Aspen Award-winning institution (top 15% of Community Colleges) with academic programs in over 100 disciplines. CSM is among America's top 100 producers of Minority Associate Degrees in twenty categories, according to Diverse Issues in Higher Education. CSM offers excellent health insurance benefits; State Retirement Pension plan; wellness programs; Code Green early closure Fridays in the summer; college closure for spring break and several major holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year; and for several days in March for Spring Break. We are an innovative institution committed to student success and well known for our flexibility to meet student and community needs. The individual in this position represents the College of Southern Maryland and the Transportation Department through Driver Education Orientations, Classroom Instruction, and Behind the Wheel Instruction, virtually and on college campuses. The instructor instructs and prepares students for the Maryland Graduated Licensing System and Maryland Law through classroom and behind the wheel instruction. Reports to: Transportation Program Manager – Driver Education and Motorcycle Safety This position is open until filled. The College of Southern Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

60% Instruction

• Instructs in the classroom and/or virtually via the Zoom application the Maryland Standardized Curriculum as prepared and enforced by the Motor Vehicle Administration and Maryland Laws.
• Instructs in CSM's Certified Driver Education Vehicles the Maryland Standardized Curriculum for Behind-the-Wheel instruction as prepared and enforced by the Motor Vehicle Administration and Maryland Laws.
• Conducts Driver Education Orientations.
• Interfaces regularly with parents and students to ensure driver safety compliance and satisfaction with the training experience.
• Evaluates student progress and makes decisions regarding student preparedness to perform skills.
• Teaches the Driver Improvement Program.
• Demonstrates equipment operations to first-time drivers.
• Conducts additional behind-the-wheel driving sessions as scheduled or required to meet curriculum objectives.
• Conducts any requested oral test for Driver Education students.
• Conducts retests as necessary for Driver Education students as required by COMAR.
• Take students to the MVA for skills test appointments as scheduled.
• Ensures there is a smooth transition between Driver Education classroom and behind-the-wheel training for students, parents, and instructors.

20% Administration and Compliance

• Completes all required paperwork mandated for Certified Driver Education Instructors, including classroom and behind-the-wheel completion sheets, grade sheets, activity sheets, attendance records, and CSM documentation.
• Enters all completed students into the MVA database and verifies submissions with the Driver Education Manager.
• Enter student grades and completion information into Lumens.
• Follows FERPA guidelines in securing student files and personal information.
• Monitors and maintains student grade and attendance reports; proactively reports critical absences to the program manager.
• Updates daily behind-the-wheel student completion hours in the MDOT MVA database.
• During inclement weather situations, monitors the college hotline and coordinates student notifications, cancellations, and rescheduling efforts.
• Contact the Transportation Program Manager regarding incidents, injuries, or other urgent issues.
• Supervises part-time adjunct instructors in the Driver Education program.
• Assists Transportation Program Manager with training and supervision of new staff and supports staff development as assigned.
• Completes required MVA documentation for staff in training and/or observation status.
• Maintains office hours, responds to emails, and returns calls designated for the Driver Education Instructor and supervisor.
• Creates and manages the master schedule for behind-the-wheel instruction; communicates approved schedules to instructors.
• Attends MVA-sponsored and required meetings for Driver Education Instructors.
• Maintains knowledge of all state and federal regulations and laws impacting the driver education industry.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the program manager or director.

15% Facilities and Vehicles

• Assures that Driver Education vehicles have all equipment required by COMAR and reports missing or damaged equipment.
• Reports vehicle maintenance needs to the Transportation Manager.
• Maintains supervision of Driver Education capital assets.
• Reports on issues related to Driver Education vehicle fuel cards and vehicle keys.
• Assists with delivery of vehicles for maintenance and repair.
• Ensure that facilities and equipment are safe, sanitary, and adequate for instructional activities and meet MVA/COMAR standards.

5% Network and Outreach

• Attend community Traffic Safety meetings and training sessions when available.
• Assists with recruiting efforts at high schools for Driver Education students.
• Assists with Driver Education speaking engagements and presentations as needed.
• Maintains effective communication with students, parents, instructors, MVA personnel, and other stakeholders to support program success.

Additional Duties:

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Training

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma.
• Maryland Driver Education Instructor Certification/License
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in the Driver Education industry

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree
• Maryland Driver Education Instructor Certification/License
• Maryland Driver Improvement Instructor Certification
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in the Driver Education industry

Licenses, Certifications, or Additional Requirements:

• Maryland Driver Education Instructor Certification/License

Minimum Qualifications and Standards Required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work is mostly sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment.

The College of Southern Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Background Checks The College of Southern Maryland conducts background checks in order to ensure the safety and well-being of the College's staff and students. The final candidate for this position will be subject to the following background checks: Criminal History Check and Sex Offender Registry Check.

Conflict of Interest policy No College of Southern Maryland employee shall engage in or have a financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any activity that conflicts or raises a reasonable question of conflict with his or her duties and responsibilities. CSM Employees shall not at any time engage in any outside employment or independent consulting that would adversely affect their employment status or performance as employees at the college, create a conflict of interest, or, with the exception of constitutionally protected activities, would compromise or embarrass the college, or adversely affect professional standing. Any full-time college employee who also holds a full-time position or its equivalent in consulting elsewhere (whether permanent or seasonal) will be deemed to have a conflict of interest and will be asked to resign from one of the full-time positions. Full-time employees must promptly disclose in writing, on a form available from the Human Resources Office, to the college all other full-time employment or its equivalent in independent consulting.