Reports to: Driver Education Director
General Summary: To instruct students in such a manner that they acquire the knowledge, attitudes, habits, and skills necessary to become safe and careful drivers.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Instructs students in the manipulative skills, defensive techniques, and perceptive skills necessary for driving by way of traditional instruction and behind-the-wheel.
- Instills in students attitudes and behavior conducive to the safe and proper operation of a motor vehicle.
- Instructs students in how to cope with emergencies associated with the operation of a motor
- Assists students with the preparation of applications for the student driver permits issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Collects and carries driving permits with him/her while performing behind-the-wheel
- Follows the assigned schedules for the driving groups.
- Prepares and maintains all necessary records and reports.
- Services (gasoline, oil, washing) driver education training vehicles and arranges for maintenance work to be performed at local dealers.
- Keeps supplies and equipment (tops, cones, First Aid Kits, spare tire) locked and stored in the proper place.
- Prepares and issues certificates obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles to those students who have successfully completed the course.
- Prepares and sends a letter to the parents, along with the Official Mileage Contest form, at the end of the driving session.
- Provides suggestions for improvement of the program for the next year.
- Performs other reasonably-related duties as may be assigned by the driver education cooperative director.
Qualifications
- REQUIRED, Licensed Driver Education Instructor by the Indiana Burea of Motor Vehicles
- Valid Indiana Teaching License Preferred but Not Required
- Student-oriented
Position Type: Exempt/Salaried
These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a Drivers Ed Behind the Wheel Instructor. |