Job Title:                 Driver’s Education Behind the Wheel Instructor

Primary Function:        To develop and implement a Driver’s Education Behind the Wheel instructional program that will effectively provide the best possible education for
each student following Virginia Department of Education and Division of Motor Vehicles guidelines.

Qualifications:              

·         Must beat least 21 years of age

·         Hold a valid Virginia teaching license with specific endorsement in Driver’s Education.

·         Strong written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills.

Reports to:                     Principal

Performance

Responsibilities:          

·         Coordinate the implementation of the Driver’s Education Behind the Wheel Program for Franklin County High School

·         Work closely with part time behind the wheel instructors to ensure implementation of the program for our students.  This includes scheduling of
      driving sessions.

·         Organize and coordinate all records for Behind the Wheel Program.

·         Follow Virginia state requirements for the seven day behind the wheel program per VDOE and DMV, including range and road sessions.

·         Perform Driving skills examination on day seven.  Evaluate for successful completion or failure. Award 180 day temporary driving license as
      appropriate.

·         Perform regular equipment checks for drivers education vehicles, including fueling and wash/clean when needed.

·         Oversee upkeep of driving range to meet standards.

·         Communicate with parents and students about schedules, waiting list, and individual student progress.

·         Comply with school and school board policies and regulations,

·         Practice and promote positive interaction with and among administration, faculty and staff,

·         Relate positively to parents and other community representatives,

·         Demonstrate professional growth,

·         Help promote a positive school climate/environment,

·         Prompt and accurate with required records and reports,

·         Demonstrate command of standard English, both spoken and written,

·         Accept responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to the school,

·         Use instructional and planning time effectively,

·         Assume responsibility for care of materials, equipment and facilities,

·         Assume responsibility for a neat, safe environment for students committed to the teacher’s care, and maintain an atmosphere of mutual respect and
      courtesy with students.

Instructional

Performance:

1.       Interpersonal Relations:

·         Practice and promote positive interaction with and among students,

·         Demonstrate enthusiasm for learning,

·         Demonstrate interest in students, and

·         Encourage self-direction and self-motivation in students

2.       Subject Matter:

·         Demonstrate knowledge of the subject being taught and

·         Demonstrate ability to adjust presentation of subject content to students’ needs and interests, and academic strengths and weaknesses

3.       Planning/Materials:

·         Maintain an organized program of instruction based on effective short and long range plans,

·         Exhibit evidence of effective lessons plans, and utilize a variety of appropriate materials and resources.

    4.   Techniques/Delivery:

·         Communicate lesson objectives and its importance to students,

·         Utilize appropriate and varied teaching techniques and learning activities,

·         Use out-of-class assignments, when appropriate to support instructional objectives, and maintain an effective system of monitoring student
        progress and to inform appropriate persons.

   5.  Classroom Management:

·         Maintain discipline appropriate to learning situation,

·         Keep students on task, and use positive reinforcement and constructive criticism to maintain good student discipline.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:        Ten-month contract.  Salary to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION:                                Performance on this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board’s policy and administrative regulations of certificated 
          personnel.