What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver Instructor/Examiner position at NW Drivers Ed?
NW Drivers Ed LLC is looking for patient, enthusiastic educators who enjoy working with others to help them develop skills that will last a lifetime. We are currently seeking qualified applicants for a full-time position to primarily teach behind-the-wheel driver education and conduct Third-party DMV drive tests. Starting wage varies depending on qualifications.
Minimum Requirements:
(To be certified to teach driver education, instructors must pass various background checks and maintain a clean driving record. For that reason, certain minimum qualifications are required by state law or administrative rule to qualify and maintain a current certificate to teach.)
- Be 21 years of age or older and have continuously held a valid driver license for 3 years;
- Be able to pass a criminal background check and have a clean driving record for the past 5 years;
- Have or be able to obtain and maintain a current CPR and First Aid certificate;
- Attend ODOT-DMV training and retraining sessions as required
- Demonstrate effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills;
- Be able to demonstrate basic computer, filing, and record-keeping skills;
- Be able to physically sit in a vehicle for long periods and have the necessary physical mobility to take control of an automobile while in the front passenger seat;
- Promote a safe and effective teaching environment with respect for diversity and cultural differences;
- Be able to demonstrate responsible handling of confidential information;
- Have flexible availability that meets course needs.
- Have reliable transportation to Corvallis, Albany, and/or Salem;
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent;
- Pass a pre-employment drug screen
Preferred Qualifications Include:
- Possess an ODOT Approved Driving Instructor Certificate;
- Prior teaching experience;
- Multilingual a plus, but not required;
- Commercial driving – medical or delivery service
- Flexible availability; days, evenings, and weekends;
- Experience handling confidential information; and
- Have held a continuously valid driver license for 5 years or longer.
Essential Job Functions:
- Provide primarily behind-the-wheel instruction to area high school students, college students and adults as needed; provide classroom instruction as needed.
- Complete safety inspection of the vehicle and immediately report any concerns to the administrator or management.
- Attend continuing education conferences as required to maintain driver education certification; attend company scheduled instructor meetings.
- Maintain all required documentation for reporting to the various state agencies that oversee the various programs we offer; score assignments and tests; develop customized development plans; and adhere to company policies on record keeping; create a learning climate of mutual respect and fairness that embraces diversity.
- Assist in the administration of tests and other evaluations.
- Teach assigned classes following approved course outline and adhere to company policies; promote and apply the company's values for safety and education;
- Provide a learning environment conducive to learner growth in a variety of delivery methods (individualized, small group, lecture/discussion).
- Encourage creative and critical thinking; promote learning as a life-long process.
- Keep current on technological changes, developments in subject area, and innovative teaching techniques.
- May participate in curriculum development; may recommend instructional materials/equipment; may recommend reference materials; may recommend course outline revisions.
- Will be subject to regular evaluations which will at times include official ODOT evaluations.
- Work assignment may include evening and week-end courses and the use of non-traditional teaching methods.
- Employees must demonstrate responsible handling of confidential information and adhere to a strict non-disclosure agreement.
- New hires will be required to participate in an employee orientation.
- Perform other related duties as directed.
Company Expectations:
- Demonstrate a respect for diversity and effectively collaborate with a variety of students, staff and members of the public from diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds.
- Embrace safety and education as our highest priority.
- Participate in recruitment and retention of students at an individual and organizational level to achieve student success.
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $21