Driver Education Teacher

Position Type:
High School Teaching/Driver Education

Date Posted:
5/22/2026

Location:
Lake Forest High School

Date Available:
SY 26-27

Closing Date:
06/07/2026
TITLE: Driver Education Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS: Must meet the certification requirements of the State of Delaware Department of Education


REPORTS TO: School Principal (or Assistant Principal)

LOCATION: Lake Forest High School

JOB GOAL: To provide opportunities for every student to acquire the knowledge, attitudes, habits, and skills necessary for the safe operation of motor vehicles.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Teaches students the manipulative skills, defensive techniques, and perceptive skills necessary for modern-day driving through traditional instruction, and on-the-road behind-the-wheel training.
2. Strives to instill in students attitudes and behavior conductive to safe, proper operation of a motor vehicle.
3. Instructs students in how to cope with typical emergencies associated with the operation of a motor vehicle.
4. Assists students in preparing applications for Department of Motor Vehicles' student driver permits.
5. Prepares and issues Department of Motor Vehicles' certificates to students who successfully complete the course.
6. Services driver-training car (gasoline, oil, washing, garaging), and arranges for other maintenance services with automobile dealers.
7. Prepares and maintains all necessary records and reports.
8. Edits film for use, creates, revises, and updates all other teaching materials as needed.
9. Explains and interprets the schools education program to school personnel, and the community at large.
10. Other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor that pertain to driver education instruction.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Required to attend school meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day as required by LFEA contract

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve-month work year. Salary and scheduled determined by the Board of Education

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation and Department of Education guidelines.

The following are conditions of employment for new employees:

1. Satisfactory criminal background check prior to being placed on payroll.
2. Satisfactory child protection registry check.
3. Mandatory direct deposit of pay
4. Documentation of Mantoux skin test results for entrance to school system.

All applicants are required to submit three (3) letters of reference, with one from an immediate supervisor that is dated within the past year. Applicants are advised that a copy of the most recent evaluation will be requested if selected for an interview. The evaluation can be loaded as part of the application in advance.

Interested applicants must apply online and upload a letter of interest, resume, proof of certification, the most recent job evaluation, and three (3) letters of recommendation dated within the last year by the posted closing date. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply online at


Lake Forest is an advocate of inclusion practices in all grade levels.

LAKE FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT
Human Resources Office
5423 Killens Pond Road
Felton, DE 19943


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The Lake Forest School District does not discriminate in employment or in educational programs, services or activities based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, military/veteran status, disability, marital status or any other protected category in accordance with state and federal laws. Inquiries should be directed to the Director of Personnel, Lake Forest Central Business Office, 5423 Killens Pond Road, Felton, DE 19943. Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io.