Behind the Wheel Instructor

Job Information

Job Title:: Behind The Wheel Instructor
Department:: School Based
Reports To:: Building Administrator
FLSA Status:: Non Exempt
Work Calendar:: Service 185 Days
Salary Scale:: Uniform Salary Scale

Job Summary and Purpose

This position assists in achieving teaching objectives by working with individual students to help them master
the skills necessary in behind-the-wheel driver training.

Work Objectives/Essential Functions

• ? Maintain student progress for behind-the-wheel instruction
• Schedules students in behind-the-wheel training by age and classroom grade.
• Receipts tuition fees; and submits copies of records to the finance office.
• Develops lesson plans for and provides instruction in areas of safety and proper use of automatic and manual transmission vehicles.
• Provides multi-car range and on-street instruction.
• Evaluates students’ progress; transfers grades to base teachers and issues Driver Education Certificates after successful completion of road test.
• Completes and issues temporary licenses on a weekly basis.
• Educates parents on the graduated licensing requirements.

• ? Maintain vehicles and participate in events
• Ensures maintenance of Driver Education vehicles.
• Participates in the organization and supervision of the Driver Education Rodeo or any other special County event which focuses on teen driving.
• Attends and participates in the Partners for Safe Teen Driving meetings – one meeting per semester.

Education and Experience

Education Attainment (Required):: High School Diploma or its equivalent
Education Attainment (Preferred):
Relevant Experience (Required):: Three (3) years of related work experience. At least 21 years of age.
Relevant Experience (Preferred):
Industry Licensure or Certifications (Required):
• Hold a current/valid Virginia Driver’s License with five (5) year driving record and experience upon which the Department of Motor Vehicles has taken no corrective action.
• Provide a copy of DMV record upon appointment and annually thereafter.

Industry Licensure or Certifications (Preferred):

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge

• Completed the Driver’s Education Training Program consisting of 96 clock hours as approved by the Department of Education: Basic Driver Education - 48 hours (including multi-media instruction and evaluation) and Methods of Teaching - 48 hours (including in-car instruction). Additional hours will be required if an individual is to teach multiple-car range or simulation.

? Skills

• Five (5) year driving record and experience upon which the Department of Motor Vehicles has taken no corrective action.

? Abilities

• Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
• Organize and perform work independently
• Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects
• Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work

Core Expectations of All Stafford Schools Employees

• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Respond to written and oral requests for information promptly and thoroughly.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance and dress appropriate to position and duties.
• Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Work in close harmony with supervisor(s) and colleagues.
• Comply with all division policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality and professional conduct, as well as all site-based procedures and protocols.

Weight Demands

Weight Demands · Rarely · Occasionally · Frequently
Lifting – 1–25 lbs: X
Lifting – 26–50 lbs: X
Lifting – 50+ lbs: X
Carrying – 1–25 lbs: X
Carrying – 26–50 lbs: X
Carrying – 50+ lbs: X
Pushing/Pulling – 1–25 lbs: X
Pushing/Pulling – 26–50 lbs: X
Pushing/Pulling – 50+ lbs: X

Physical Demands

Physical Demands · Rarely · Occasionally · Frequently
Standing: X
Sitting: X
Walking: X
Reaching: X
Turning/Twisting: X
Balancing/Climbing: X
Stooping/Kneeling: X
Crouching/Crawling: X

Classification Details (Completed by Human Resources)

Job Family:: BEHIND THE WHEEL INSTRUCTOR
Calendar:: SERVICE 185 DAYS
Pay Structure:: UNIFORM SALARY SCALE
Position:: MULTIPLE
FLSA Status:: NON EXEMPT
Job Grade:: U070
Job Code:: 3100
Status:: ACTIVE

This description is intended to describe the general nature, essential functions, and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and tasks, the inclusion of which are considered for job classification purposes.