TITLE Drivers Education Instructor FLSA STATUS Non-Exempt QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM – Current Driver Education Instructor Certification. A minimum of 24 hours per month of Behind the Wheel instruction is required to maintain a Driver Ed Instructor Assignment. Must be willing to work varied weekday afternoons and weekends. Employees may be re-assigned at the discretion of the Driver Education Coordinator. PREFERRED – Bachelor&rsquos degree from accredited university. Valid NC teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned. REPORTS TO Drivers Education Coordinator JOB GOAL Cumberland County School Driver Education instructor will beresponsible for creation of a safe positive learner-centered learning environment while offering thorough instruction aligned with the NCDPI Driver Education Standards and Department of Motor Vehicle expectations. For the purpose of developing students’ driving skills and knowledge of driving responsibilities addressing students’ specific needs and providing feedback to students parents and administration regarding student progress expectations goals and activities. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Instructs students e.g. car control defensive driving strategies handling emergenciesdriving in adverse conditions auto safety etc. for the purpose of developing driving skillsand knowledge pertaining to rules of the road. Organizes lessons and prepares to conduct classroom instruction. Maintains a learning environment and management of a class. Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and an optimal learningenvironment. Participates in a variety of trainings meetings and seminars for the purpose of conveyingandor gathering information required to perform functions. Collaborates with a variety of parties e.g. with school personnel parents various community agencies etc. for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes developing solutions and planning curriculum. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities. Administers driver examination after students complete all required lessons. Provides required classroom instruction to operate a class C motor vehicle maintains student records and issues documentation according to the NC DPI andor DMV Driver Education Rules. Oversees driver education automobiles for the purpose of ensuring vehicles are maintained in appropriate order and compliant with established rules and regulations. Advises parents andor legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher&rsquos expectations developing methods for improvement andor reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment. Performs other related duties as assigned. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Strength SedentaryMedium – Exert force 10-25 lbs. frequently and up to 10 lbs. constantly or a negligible amount of force to frequently lift carry push pull or move objects. Frequent sitting standing walking pushing pulling carrying reaching handling and repetitive fine motor activities. Hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Vision Frequent near acuity and occasional far acuity. Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment. Vision to read printed materials a VDT screen or other monitoring devices. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Background check with local and state law enforcement agencies required. Must possess a valid North Carolina driver&rsquos license.