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.
Position will be posted until filled.
Henry County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer.
Due to limited funds, Henry County Public Schools is unable to sponsor Visas.
Primary Location Transportation Salary Range $30.00 - $30.00 / Per Hour Shift Type Part-Time