Driver Education Instructor

JOB TITLE: Driver Education Instructor

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Transportation

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Performs intermediate semi skilled work in providing driving instruction to students; does related work as required. Work is performed under the director of transportation and the driver education coordinator.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides vehicle education and driver training to students.
• Prepares and maintains detailed records and files.
• Performs pre-trip inspection of driver training cars, and prepares cars for operation.
• Provides each student with driver training educational materials and range layout.
• Ensures that all students have proper permits.
• Provides vehicle service and preventive maintenance procedures and operating instructions.
• Assigns exercises to students, observes student driving and provides direction and instruction at the range.
• Evaluates and grades student operation and advises on needed improvements.
• Escorts, instructs, trains and evaluates students on open highway driving.
• Prepares records and reports on student progress, and provides results to appropriate personnel and/or parents, as required.
• Ensures that vehicles are properly maintained.
• Ensures that driving range is properly secured.
• Prepares and maintains appropriate records and files.
• Performs related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE. SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

General knowledge of driver training programs, methods and procedures; thorough knowledge of traffic rules and regulations and the safe operation of motor vehicles; general knowledge of the principles and methods of instruction; thorough knowledge of vehicle service and preventive maintenance methods and techniques; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to establish effective working relationships with school staff and students; ability to operate a motor vehicle properly and safely.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Possession of an appropriate driver''s license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Possession of appropriate driver training certification from the Virginia Department of Education.