Drivers Education Instructor-RSW at Career Systems Development Corporation – Roswell, New Mexico

Job Summary: Performs as an instructor in a regular classroom setting, presenting instructions in designated subject areas.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Promotes a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting to insure maximum student motivation.
• Utilizes approved and applicable state driving education curriculum and resources.
• Responsible for adequate classroom preparation such as attendance, tracking student progress, maintaining necessary reports etc.
• Maintains student Driving records in accordance with State and Federal Law.
• Assists students and staff in the completion of all necessary state, federal, and Job Corps forms as it relates to the driving program.
• Enter students Drivers licenses, status, and permits into students' digital file and keeping maintenance of those folders.
• Work with outside agencies to effectively schedule student driving tests.
• Maintains all state required certifications to conduct the duties of a Driving. Instructor for both the classroom and on the road.
• Demonstrates and abides by the Company Core Values and the operating principles.
• Maintains a high degree of discipline and student rapport within the classroom setting in order to ensure maximum learning.
• Complete Evaluations of Student Program (ESP’s) in a timely manner for students in assigned areas and may participate in evaluation panels. Provides other behavior and progress assessments as requested.
• Maintains confidentiality but reports significant events or situations immediately through approved channels to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of students and staff. Ensures that required reporting occurs, and that students receive emergency services as needed.
• Meets individually with students assigned at a minimum of once each month documenting the meetings in case notes.
• Assists in the completion of all necessary Job Corps forms.
• Perform all similar and incidental duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum: Must hold state Driver Education certification and must maintain said certification at all times.

Preferred: One year in a teaching capacity with disadvantaged youth.

Knowledge: Knowledge of required subject area, excellent communication skills, both oral and written, excellent organizational skills, must obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification, ability to motivate and inspire students, ability to effectively relate to student population.