Commercial Truck Driving License Instructor

Augusta Technical College; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia seeks a Technical Instructor for the Commercial Truck Driving program at Augusta Technical College. The role involves developing and delivering classroom and on-the-road instruction, aligning material with course standards, and assessing student progress.

Responsibilities include preparing lesson plans, maintaining documentation, updating syllabi, and ensuring safety protocols. This is a full-time on-site position requiring a CDL and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and a Class A CDL with at least 3 years driving experience.
• Preferred: associate degree or equivalent military/company program.
• Ability to teach and manage classroom and driving range; solid instructional delivery skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction and general education courses.
• Provides classroom and online instruction in theory and practical applications of courses.
• Evaluates student progress based on course grading requirements.
• Maintains documentation: rosters, attendance, grade books, and reports.
• Delivers instruction in accordance with program schedule and safety procedures.
• Updates syllabi and ensures course content aligns with state standards.
• Maintains credentials, licensure, and certifications required for teaching.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision making and problem solving

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED and CDL

Associate degree or equivalent training

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: Commercial Truck Driving License Instructor

Agency: Augusta Technical College

Job Requisition ID: JR0000007649

Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $59,230.88 - $70,000.00; COMMENSURATE WITH EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE.

Job Summary

The Technical Instructor, Commercial Truck Driving is responsible for performing all aspects of instruction for the program.

Major Duties

• Prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for general education courses
• Prepares standardized course syllabi using provided College template
• Provides classroom and/or online instruction in the theory and practical applications of courses
• Evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives based on established course grading requirements
• In coordination with the department head, measures program or departmental student learning outcomes for continuous student improvement and success
• Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports including class roster, class census reports, class attendance records, grade book, etc.
• Completes professional development training as required for specific classroom or online course delivery
• Accesses student information from college-wide data systems for advisement and registration purposes.
• Teaches program courses based on schedule needs
• Updates syllabus for each assigned course, which contains the name and number of the course, a course description, the assignment schedule/calendar, a list of the competencies, learning outcomes, required textbooks, required tools and supplies, evaluation, and grading procedures
• Establishes an environment conducive to learning in the classroom and/or laboratory by keeping areas clean, maintaining equipment in safe order, posting safety procedures, and establishing a safety program
• Prepares for class by selecting appropriate learning experiences as evidenced by the following: updating instructional materials such as handouts, syllabi; reproducing materials; and using a variety of learning modalities including instructional technology to augment instruction
• Maintains course content, which is current, well organized, and related to course objectives and to student’s previous learning.
• Complete College online Learning Management System (LMS) training and implement LMS into course delivery
• Submits and updates all paperwork and required reports on time including booklists, class schedules, termination reports, inventory, student purchase/cost list, and student evaluations
• Maintains credentials, licensure, and certifications required for teaching and for the profession
• Maintains control of class during instruction as well as handles disruptions in the classroom/lab
• Demonstrates respect for students as individuals
• Demonstrates accessibility in dealing with students’ needs both individually and as a group; maintains posted office hours; and communicates clearly to students
• Demonstrates effectiveness in instructor performance as reflected by the majority of positive responses on student evaluations
• Counsel’s students with grades and attendance problems and refers students to the counseling center as needed
• Demonstrates effectiveness in instructional delivery as indicated by analysis of student performance on departmental tests and/or corrective actions taken to improve instructional delivery system
• Maintains a copy of up-to-date state course standards to use as reference in curriculum development and revision
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Knowledge of the mission of postsecondary vocational/technical education
• Knowledge of the college’s academic programs
• Oral and written communication skills
• Skill to work cooperatively with students, faculty and staff
• Skill in the preparation and delivery of classroom content
• Skill to make timely decisions
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs
• Decision making and problem-solving skills
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or a GED and a Class A Commercial Driving License (CDL) with at least (3) years of work-related experience driving commercial trucks.

Preferred Qualifications

• An associate degree from an accredited institution or completion of an equivalent military or company-sponsored program preferred.

Physical Demands

Teaching responsibilities are typically performed in a classroom/driving range and on the road environment with the employee intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling for durations of up to 8 hours at a time. The employee frequently lifts lightweight objects up to 50lbs. The work is performed in campus buildings and outdoors where the employee is occasionally exposed to cold or inclement weather. The exposure to dirt, dust, grease, machinery with moving parts, chemicals, and fumes is possible in the laboratory environment. The ability to distinguish colors and finger dexterity is required. Hand and finger motion may be required for data entry purposes.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.