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Job Title:  

Driver's Education Instructor

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000001209

Number of Openings:

2

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

Job Description:

POSITION: Driver’s Education Instructor; Part-Time

LOCATION: All Campuses

DESCRIPTION: The Driver's Education Instructor provides classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction to prepare students to become safe, responsible, and confident drivers. The instructor teaches state-approved curriculum, delivers one-on-one driving instruction in an approved driver's education vehicle, and promotes safe driving practices and compliance with Georgia traffic laws. Some major duties include:

• Teaching state-approved driver education classroom courses using approved materials that meet the requirements of Joshua’s Law
• Providing one-on-one behind-the-wheel instruction in an approved driver education vehicle
• Instructing students on vehicle operation, defensive driving, traffic laws, and safe driving practices
• Strong commitment to student safety and welfare
• Evaluating student performance and maintaining required records
• Using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint for communication and instruction
• Maintaining a safe, positive, and professional learning environment
• Working collaboratively with students, parents, and colleagues

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited institution
• Seven (7) years of work experience
• Must have held a valid driver’s license for a minimum of ten (10) years
• Clear Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• Ability to pass DOT physical, pre-employment and random drug testing, and complete a state-approved Driver Education Instructor Qualification course and pass all required examinations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Ten (10) years of work experience
• Held a valid driver’s license for fifteen (15) years
• Prior teaching, training, coaching, or instructional experience
• Experience in public safety, law enforcement, emergency services, transportation, or related field
• Experience working with teenagers, young adults, or student populations

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

North Georgia Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

The following persons have been designated to manage inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dr. Fran Chastain, Dean of Student Support and Engagement, Title IX Coordinator, Clegg Center 212, (706) 754-7855, fran.chastain@northgatech.edu and Joanna Velazquez, Student Support and Accessibility Service Coordinator, Clegg Center 214, (706) 754-7828, joanna.velazquez@northgatech.edu at 1500 Hwy 197 N, Clarkesville, GA 30523

It is the obligation of North Georgia Technical College to ensure orderly operation, to protect the rights of all members of the NGTC community, to prohibit acts which materially and substantially interfere with legitimate educational objectives or interfere with the rights of others and to take disciplinary action where conduct adversely affects the College’s pursuit of its educational objectives. To this end, NGTC complies with the Title II of Public Law 101-542, Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act – also known as the "Clery Act." This Act requires that the College make available the report of campus crime statistics for the previous fiscal year by October 1st each year. The most recent NGTC Campus Safety and Security Report is available at https://northgatech.edu/ . You may also request a paper copy from the North Georgia Technical College Police Department.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED AND must be 21 years of age AND valid driver's license. Note: Must become a certified Driver Training Instructor by successfully completing the DDS-provided on-line training and passing the Driver Training Instructor s examination on the content of Joshua s Law, the Teenage and Adult Driver Responsibility Act (TADRA) and the Georgia driver s manual. Undergo a motor vehicle records check and meet the driving standards established in the Technical College System of Georgia Driver Qualification Procedure. Undergo a state and national criminal history records check and meet the employment standards outlined in the TCSG Background Investigations Procedure and accompanying DDS requirements. Undergo a physical examination and be certified by the examining physician as meeting the requirements for service as a Driver Training Instructor. Undergo and receive a negative finding/result on a five (5) panel drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.