Driver Retraining Instructor

Job Summary:

Teach driver retraining courses within the Division of Workforce Partnerships, Transportation Education.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Distribute syllabus, with all agreed-upon elements, to each student at the first scheduled class session.

• Teach approved curriculum adopted and developed by the college and according to guidelines outlined in applicable RI General Laws.

• Engage in high-quality instruction in a diverse, inclusive and student-centered environment and the ability to work with students with various cultures, identifies, and life-experiences.

• Use technology to enhance instruction, communicate effectively with students and colleagues and complete program record keeping and reporting requirements.

• Work creatively in all classes taught to discourage student withdrawal and maintain satisfactory retention.

• Understand the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and adhere to CCRI’s policies and procedures for responding to student requests for accommodations.

• Accurately maintain attendance records and grades in accordance with program policies and submit written reports of pertinent information to the Program Coordinator.

• Collaborate with others to update and/or revise curriculum and offer feedback regarding other program components as needed.

• Attend in-service training, program meetings and other program-related events as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s Degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution of higher education

• 5 years’ experience with driver retraining programs

• A valid Rhode Island operator’s license with no conviction for any felony or misdemeanor (e.g. driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs) for a period of not less than 5 years immediately preceding the date of application

• Ability to teach from an established standardized curriculum

• Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant current education methodologies and techniques

• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues

• Outstanding communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills required

• Work collaboratively with students and colleagues

• Ability to utilize technology to support program-related activities such as teaching, correspondence with coordinator, accessing course rosters, grading students, etc

• Applicants will be required to successfully complete applicable training depending on the program they are interested in teaching.

Applicable required training will be provided to selected candidates.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English and Spanish) strongly desired

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment visa including student visas.