Job Description

OSITION JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Driver's Education (Behind the Wheel) Instuctor

REPORTS TO: Behind-the-Wheel Coordinator, Division Head and Building Principal

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Experience or Training

Valid Illinois Professional Educators License with endorsement in Safety & Driver Education (Grades 9-12)

Desired Experience or Training

Internal Candidate Preferred

Master's Degree; Previous high school teaching experience

Previous experience teaching International Baccalaureate (IB) courses

Previous experience teaching Advanced Placement (AP) courses

Multiple endorsements/licenses

This is a part-time position. The BTW instructor is paid an hourly rate. After school and/ or Saturdays.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Schedule determined based on student enrollment in the program.
• Instruct students behind the wheel for the purpose of developing driving skills and knowledge pertaining to rules of the road.
• Manage student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe learning environment.
• Maintain and prepare all necessary records and reports.
• All other duties as assigned by administration.

INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD

1. Teach to prescribed outcomes and goals
2. Use instructional methods that improve student achievement
3. Assign and evaluate appropriate student work
4. Involve students in learning
5. Make effective use of entire class period
6. Use appropriate school support and resource materials
7. Convey to students learning goals and the importance of material learned
8. Be clear in explanations and directions
9. Provide continuity in learning activities
10. Challenge students by using appropriate questioning strategies
11. Speak clearly, audibly, and fluently
12. Adjust the teaching pace to assure maximum student understanding
13. Provide appropriate remedial and/or enrichment material whenever necessary
14. Communicate high expectations for student performance

INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING

1. Establish a positive and safe learning environment
2. Revise lesson plans as needed
3. Plan instructional examples, illustrations, and time for questions into lessons
4. Address different styles of learning by employing a variety of instructional techniques and materials
5. Be creative and innovative in the use of curricular and instructional materials

SUBJECT MATTER

1. Demonstrate command of subject areas crucial to instructional effectiveness
2. Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary instructional research related to the subject area and to the teaching of diverse students
3. Remain current in the assigned content area and in the profession
4. Demonstrate enthusiasm about subject matter

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

1. Develop, communicate, and enforce a set of classroom rules, policies, procedures, and expectations which are consistent with school and department policies and with learning outcomes
2. Monitor student behavior for compliance with classroom rules
3. Reinforce/reward appropriate social and academic behavior
4. Respond to behavior problems quickly and appropriately
5. Have necessary material and equipment available and ensure their appropriate use and care
6. Provide and distribute necessary classroom materials in an orderly and efficient manner
7. Interact with students in ways which are respectful and friendly, and which reflect an understanding of cultural differences
8. Provide students feedback on their knowledge and skill
9. Use effective methods to manage student behavior

PROFESSIONALLY RELATED COMPETENCIES

1. Participate in review and updating of curricular programs
2. Perform promptly the responsibilities stipulated in Board of Education policies and administrative procedures
3. Adhere to all personal absences procedures and provides appropriate plans and materials for use by the substitute
4. Model and enforce classroom and school rules, policies, and procedures; exemplify the district's mission and beliefs
5. Be punctual in arrival times to the building, to classes, and to meetings
6. Report promptly student behavior, attendance, and performance to family or guardians and when necessary, refer students to appropriate school personnel; stay in regular communications with parents.
7. Cooperate with other educational personnel
8. Implement recommendations made in the evaluation and supervisory process