Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Education

(MVR #11)

Commercial Driver’s License Teacher (full-time)

The Commercial Driver’s License Teacher provides classroom, road and range instruction to students who are
pursuing a Commercial Driver’s License. This includes scheduling student behind-the-wheel drive time and
coordinating drive and instructional time with other part-time teachers to meet student needs.
Qualifications:

• Must meet requirements as outlined by the Department of Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles: Rules Governing Driver Education (http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/29/250/250c009.docx), MVR#11, MSAD17 school districts.
• o Specifically be able to teach Class A (classroom and behind the wheel) instruction on class A and B vehicles (not including Bus).
• Prior CDL teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including daytime, evenings and weekends as necessary to meet student needs.

Reports to:
Adult Education Director

Job Goal:
Participates in the planning and implementing of student learning activities which reflect OHTS’s, Adult
Education and MSAD17’s beliefs, vision, administration and board policies.

Responsibilities:
. Demonstrates knowledge of subject area and learning outcomes
. Demonstrates short term and long term planning and maintains current program course of study.
. Demonstrates skill in the selection and use of instructional and classroom materials
. Demonstrates skill in classroom management
. Demonstrates skill in human relations and customer/student service, professional growth.
. Demonstrates effective instructional techniques
. Demonstrates ability to manage time, complete duties and responsibilities as they relate to teaching,
program management, etc. and as required or necessary for the program.
. Full-time teacher supervises and schedules part-time CDL teacher as needed and appropriate.
. Ensures that all equipment is maintained and in working order and coordinates the maintenance and
upkeep of equipment as necessary.
. Participates in professional development activities and staff meetings as requested or required.
. Maintains strong and open school and community relations.
. Salary and benefits are in accordance with OHTS negotiated agreement
. Performance is evaluated by the Adult Education Director

As a District we are committed to our four Strategic Pillars: Healthy and Resilient Students, Maximizing
Our Facilities to Support Learning, Recruiting and Growing Talent, and Rigorous, Relevant and Responsive
Learning. We are invested in the well-being of our students and our staff and you will find our classrooms -
both indoors and outdoors - as evolving spaces intentionally designed to optimize learning. Our District
maintains close partnerships with multiple community partners and recently started an Employee Life

Navigator program intended to add an additional layer of support for all staff.

OUR MISSION
The Oxford Hills School District, in partnership with families and communities, engages and supports all
students in diverse and challenging learning opportunities to prepare them to graduate as healthy,
responsible, and productive citizens, ready to succeed in our global societies.

CORE BELIEFS
Therefore, the Oxford Hills School District, in collaboration with its parents and communities, will:
Meet students where they are, motivating and helping them develop their individual learning paths.
Hold students to high expectations and provide adequate time and support to achieve them.
Prepare students for success by helping them develop critical thinking and problemsolving skills.
Foster high aspirations and the skills of self-determination, self-control, and self-advocacy.
Guide students to be curious learners and ethical leaders, able to adapt to changing times.
Provide learning experiences in a safe, caring, and welcoming environment.

OXFORD HILLS REGION
The Oxford Hills School District (MSAD 17) comprises the towns of Norway, South Paris, West Paris,
Oxford, Waterford, Harrison, Hebron and Otisfield. MSAD 17 shares vocational resources and accepts
students in its Oxford Hills Technical School programs from the RSU10 School District towns of Buckfield,
Hartford and Sumner. Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Education is located within the Oxford Hills
Comprehensive High School.

The Oxford Hills offer a variety of outdoor resources for anyone wishing to enjoy the region, whatever the
season. The area boasts more than ten lakes and ponds for outdoor recreation, a land trust with hundreds of
acres for skiing, snowshoeing, and is in close proximity to several downhill skiing areas! Community
support for Oxford Hills athletics and extracurricular activities is very strong and represents the robust
regional commitment to the students and schools within the district.

Expectations of Oxford Hills School District Staff:

As contributing members of the district’s learning community, all district staff members are expected to:
1. Model a strong work ethic, perseverance and grit, as well as responsibility and respect;
2. Utilize best practices for motivating today’s students in a safe, supportive learning environment;
3. Demonstrate knowledge in the development of real-world learning experiences and community

partnerships to provide students with opportunities for extensions of learning, applied learning, community

service, and citizenship;
4. Demonstrate a willingness and ability to collaborate, engage, and communicate with colleagues, parents
and the public. 

Further, instructional staff will emphasize and employ practices that lead to improvement in student
achievement by:

1. Instilling problem-solving and critical thinking as a “new basics” for learning across all grade levels;
2. Delivering strong literacy instruction across content areas;
3. Helping student develop skills to apply, interpret, analyze, and evaluate the vast, everexpanding amount
of information;
4. Employing effective lesson design by adjusting to students’ personal learning needs and preferences,
including appropriate technology applications.

How To Apply
Applicants must complete the entire online application as well as provide cover letter, résumé, copy of
certification/license, transcipts and three current letters of reference to be considered for a position. Please
be sure to provide complete reference information in the application for each reference including name,
address, phone and email address. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a
suitable candidate has been chosen.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Oxford Hills School District is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual
orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Oxford Hills School District is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive

consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin,

sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic

protected by law.

Expectations of Oxford Hills School District Staff:

As contributing members of the district’s learning community, all district staff members are expected to:

1. Model a strong work ethic, perseverance and grit, as well as responsibility and respect;
2. Utilize best practices for motivating today’s students in a safe, supportive learning environment;
3. Demonstrate knowledge in the development of real-world learning experiences and community partnerships to provide students with opportunities for extensions of learning, applied learning, community service, and citizenship;
4. Demonstrate a willingness and ability to collaborate, engage, and communicate with colleagues, parents and the public.