Summer School - Behind the Wheel Instructor

Job Title: 

Behind the Wheel Instructor - Summer

Job Summary:

The Summer Driver's Education Behind-the-Wheel Instructor provides practical driving instruction to students in a controlled and safe environment. This role includes supervising students as they practice driving on the road, offering real-time feedback, and ensuring that they follow traffic laws and demonstrate safe driving behaviors. The instructor will tailor lessons based on student abilities, track progress, and provide constructive feedback to improve driving skills. The instructor will also collaborate with the teacher to ensure consistency between instruction and behind-the-wheel training.

Qualifications:

Professional Educator License (PEL) or eligible for appropriate license

Endorsement in Secondary Education 

Valid driver’s license

Evaluation:

The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on staff Evaluation.

Reports to:

Summer School Principal 

Terms of Employment:

This is a part-time, hourly position for four weeks, from June 2nd to June 26th, with an additional four days of planning and professional development to be determined.

• Hours: Monday through Friday 

• Compensation:  $35.00 per hour

• This position does not include benefits

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide Behind-the-Wheel Instruction – Supervise students while they practice driving, ensuring they adhere to traffic laws and demonstrate safe driving behaviors on the road.
2. Assess Driving Skills – Evaluate students’ driving performance during practical driving sessions, providing real-time feedback to help them improve their skills.
   
3. Ensure Safety – Maintain a safe and controlled vehicle environment, ensuring the student and instructor follow all safety protocols during instruction.
4. Develop Driving Routes – Plan and select appropriate driving routes to expose students to various traffic situations, intersections, road types, and driving conditions to broaden their experience.
5. Provide Constructive Feedback – Offer detailed feedback after each session, identifying strengths and areas for improvement in the student’s driving technique.
6. Monitor Student Behavior – Ensure students exhibit appropriate behavior during driving lessons, staying calm and focused on the task of driving while maintaining a professional and safe learning environment.
7. Document Progress – Keep detailed records of each student’s driving lessons, noting skills learned, areas needing improvement, and overall progress toward becoming a proficient driver.
8. Ensure Compliance with Traffic Laws – Teach and reinforce compliance with local, state, and federal traffic laws while driving, helping students understand the importance of legal and responsible driving.
   Adapt to Individual Needs – Tailor driving instruction based on each student’s abilities, adjusting lesson plans and guidance as needed to ensure a personalized approach to learning.
9. Collaborate with Classroom Teacher—Work closely with the classroom driver’s education teacher to ensure consistency between classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training, align lessons, and track progress.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Must demonstrate the ability to engage in remote learning
• Must demonstrate a record of effectiveness in their teaching
• Must have excellent planning and organization skills
• Must have the ability to work collaboratively with others 
• Must have strong verbal communication skills
• Must model a desire and willingness to learn, constantly seeking ways to improve continually

Physical Demands:

The physical demands of the Summer Driver's Education Behind-the-Wheel Instructor position involve prolonged periods of sitting in a vehicle while providing instruction, as well as assisting students with proper vehicle control and positioning. The instructor must have the ability to remain alert and focused while driving, responding quickly to student actions or traffic situations. The role requires the ability to demonstrate driving techniques, which may involve adjusting the vehicle’s settings (e.g., mirrors, seat, and steering wheel). The instructor must be able to assist students in adjusting their driving posture or correcting errors during the lesson. The position may also require some walking, such as before and after driving sessions, checking the vehicle for safety, or walking to meet students for pickup. The instructor should have strong communication skills to provide clear instructions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, ensuring the safety and well-being of the student and others on the road.

ADA:

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

This job description is intended to describe minimum qualifications and duties and responsibilities performed by employees assigned to this position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  The District reserves the right to amend and change the position responsibilities to meet District needs as necessary.