CDT Instructor

Western Tech; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Tech in El Paso, TX is seeking a CDL Instructor to deliver classroom and hands-on training for students pursuing commercial driving credentials. You will ensure safety, prepare lessons, and supervise lab activities while aligning with program goals.

The role requires 4+ years of relevant experience, a valid CDL, and the ability to work flexible hours. Teaching at the post-secondary level is preferred, with emphasis on clear communication and student success in a busy shop environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current and active Commercial Driver License (CDL) and insurance.
• Four years of experience in the subject field within the last 10 years.
• Teaching experience at the post-secondary level (preferred).
• Must be able to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide for the safety of students and co-workers; ensure a safe learning environment.
• Class preparation and alignment with lesson plans; ensure materials and equipment are ready.
• Implement instructional training techniques and foster student participation.
• Organize, plan, and prepare students’ lab/shop projects and provide hands-on training.
• Identify at-risk students and coordinate with support staff to retain them.
• Pursue and complete professional CEUs; stay current with industry changes.
• Organize and assess student competencies for each phase.
• Take attendance daily and document accurately in the instructor portal.
• Document student issues clearly; maintain records on behavior and performance.
• Maintain an orderly classroom and manage student behavior effectively.
• Listen to students and co-workers to resolve conflicts; communicate clearly.
• Follow school policies and procedures and enforce rules.
• Keep curriculum, standards, and tests current with industry needs.
• Use the competency tracking system and pass folders to future instructors.
• Assist in organizing and conducting field trips; supervise cleanup.
• Ensure timely grading within three workdays; complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public speaking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Computer literacy

English fluency

Customer service

Policy compliance

Curriculum adaptation

Creativity

Tools

Lab equipment operation

Job description

# CDT InstructorEl Paso, TX 79927## Description**POS****ITION OVERVIEW:** The instructor creates, manages, and participates in a variety of learning environments and activities that provide opportunities for students to develop to their fullest potential and achieve their learning objectives. The instructor participates collaboratively and professionally with other faculty and staff to promote the general well-being of the department and the college and of the collective and individual interests of its staff and student body. The instructor seeks to fulfill the guiding concepts for the college embodied in the philosophy, mission, values, and vision adopted by the college. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**1. Provide for the safety of students and co-workers. Always attend to a safety hazard or a potential safety hazard immediately. Assume responsibility for the orderliness of the learning environment and for the appropriate and safe use of instructional facilities and equipment.2. Class preparation: Takes time each day to prepare lesson material. Possess a thorough understanding of the course material and follow the lesson plans. Prepare in advance to see that students have sufficient materials and equipment to complete all classes and lab assignments.3. Instructional training: Implements instructional training techniques in the classroom. Is effective in generating classroom participation through question asking, student presentations, and group exercises. Correlate the class lesson to the shop/lab lesson.4. Organize, plan, and prepare students’ lab/shop projects and provide effective “hands-on training.” Ensure materials and/or equipment are ready and available.5. Student retention: Identifies all \"at-risk\" students (attendance, academics, and conduct related), and takes a proactive role in assisting \"at-risk\" students with tutoring, encouragement, and working with the Program Director, Student Services Coordinator, and Student Retention Specialist to keep them in school.6. Continuing education: Actively pursues and completes professional certification (s). Seeks to constantly improve teaching skills and techniques through different personal improvement avenues. Keeps pace with industrial changes within his/her field. Maintains competency and currency in the subject matter of courses taught and in teaching skills. Completes 6 CEUs annually.7. Student competencies: Organizes, manages, and ensures the completion of students’ competencies for each phase.8. Attendance: Take roll call twice a schedule, post attendance on the instructor portal every day before midnight.9. Student documentation: Documented timely and accurately all issues about the student(s) (i.e., behavior issues, absenteeism, tardiness, unable to perform tasks/skills, lack of participation, or unable to work with others).10. Classroom management: Maintain an orderly classroom always, control students’ behavior always, and do not allow students to disrupt the learning environment.11. Listen to students and co-workers to resolve conflicts and establish effective communication.12. Understand, follow, and enforce school rules, policies, and procedures.13. Keep the curriculum, performance standards, competencies, lesson plans, and tests current with industry needs.14. Utilize the competency checking and recording system designed for your program. Maintain and pass on the students’ competency folders to subsequent instructors. Make folders available for review at any time.15. Assist in organizing and/or conducting field trips.16. Supervise lab/classroom clean-up by students.17. Grading needs to be completed within three workdays.18. Perform other work-related duties that are assigned.## Qualifications**EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:**1. Must possess a current and active Commercial Driver License (CDL) and insurance.2. Four years of experience in the subject field within the last 10 years.3. Teaching experience at the post-secondary level (preferred).4. Must be able to work flexible hours.**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:**1. Must possess good presentation skills and the ability to speak in public.2. Effective verbal and written communication skills, plus analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and problem- solving skills.3. Proficient computer skills.4. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.5. Must be customer service oriented.6. Ability and willingness to comply with school policies and procedures.7. Ability to evaluate objectively, fairly, and consistently.8. Creativity and initiative.9. Ability to correctly use and demonstrate all regular equipment and tools within the subject field.10. Must have a valid driver’s license and minimum legal insurance coverage on a personal vehicle. **WORK ENVIRONMENT:**While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the job holder will encounter.While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment may usually be quiet to moderate.**PHYSICAL DEMANDS:**To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed hereafter are representative of the knowledge, skills and or abilities required to do this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The employee is occasionally is required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.