QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Mississippi teaching license with appropriate Driver’s Education endorsement/certification
• Valid Mississippi driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, students, and staff
• Knowledge of Mississippi traffic laws, defensive driving techniques, and safe vehicle operation
• Ability to supervise students in both classroom and behind-the-wheel settings

REPORTS TO:

Principal

JOB GOAL:

Teach Driver’s Education courses to secondary students in an effort to promote safe driving habits, knowledge of traffic laws, responsible decision-making, and the development of driving skills necessary for safe vehicle operation and licensure in the State of Mississippi.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan instruction according to the district instructional management plan and Mississippi Driver’s Education standards
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and times designated
• Develop and maintain a classroom and vehicle environment conducive to effective learning by organizing time, materials, equipment, and instructional resources
• Prepare for students and classes assigned, incorporating the instructional management program and providing written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor
• Demonstrate an understanding of Driver’s Education subject matter while employing a variety of instructional techniques, methods, and media consistent with the needs and capabilities of individual students and groups
• Provide instruction in:
• Defensive driving techniques
• Mississippi traffic laws and regulations
• Vehicle operation and maintenance basics
• Safe and responsible driving practices
• Accident prevention and emergency procedures
• Behind-the-wheel driving experiences
• Ensure students achieve the minimum requirements necessary for successful course completion and driver readiness
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
• Supervise students during classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training
• Conduct routine safety inspections of instructional vehicles and report maintenance concerns promptly
• Enforce all district and state safety regulations regarding student transportation and driver instruction
• Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy on education and instructional goals and objectives
• Obtain and use information about the needs and progress of individual learners and revise instruction when necessary
• Refer learners with special problems to appropriate specialists or administrators
• Help students develop positive self-concepts and encourage them to demonstrate responsible behavior both in and out of vehicles
• Counsel students when problems arise and adjustments are needed
• Maintain open lines of communication with students and parents regarding academic progress, driving performance, and behavioral concerns
• Accept a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned
• Assist in the selection of books, vehicles, simulators, equipment, and other instructional materials
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings, PTA meetings, in-service training, and professional development activities as scheduled by the principal or central office departments
• Establish and maintain cooperative relations with fellow employees and administrators
• Provide for professional growth through participation in workshops, seminars, conferences, and advanced coursework
• Meet expectations as required by the Mississippi Teacher Evaluation System (MTES)
• Display pride and loyalty to self, school, and district
• Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as requested by his/her supervisor(s)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year established by the Sunflower County Consolidated School District Board.