Defensive Driving School Instructor

Madison County Commission; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 1,800 - 3,000; Part time

Job summary

The Madison County Commission seeks a part-time instructor to provide National Safety Council defensive driving courses to defendants ordered by the court. You will deliver classroom training at satellite sites and ensure all materials and equipment are ready.

Must be a certified law enforcement officer with strong communication and teaching skills; lesson planning and classroom experience are preferred. The position averages 8 hours per month and includes light clerical duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a certified law enforcement officer.
• Prior speaking, lesson plan development and classroom teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom instruction and assistance to defendants as assigned.
• Ensure course materials, teaching aids, and equipment are on hand for each class.
• Perform routine clerical tasks related to administration of classes.

Skills

Communication skills

Curriculum design

Teaching experience

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Certified law enforcement officer

Teaching experience preferred

Job description

With little direct supervision, frequently at "satellite" locations, provides classroom instruction and assistance to defendants who are court-ordered to complete National Safety Council defensive driving courses. Ensures that course materials, teaching aids, and necessary classroom equipment are on hand to conduct assigned classes at assigned locations. Performs routine clerical tasks related to the administration of assigned classes.

This position is 8 hours per month.

(All duties may not be included in any one position nor does the list include all tasks found in a position of this class)

Education and Experience

• Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to a high school diploma.
• Must be a certified law enforcement officer.
• Prior speaking, lesson plan development and classroom teaching experience are preferred.

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability

• Ability to speak clearly and effectively communicate information and ideas, so others will understand.
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.; this includes clients' needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects

Physical Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older and a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• The person in this position frequently communicates in person and on the telephone.
• The person in this position must be able to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

Certifications or LicensesRequired

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must maintain a good driving record with the Alabama Department of Public Safety.
• Certification by the National Safety Council as a DDC Instructor for assigned classes, or willingness/ability to obtain certification is required.

Other Requirements.

• Must not have been convicted of a felony, crime of moral turpitude, or a driving offense involving alcohol or other drugs.
• Applicant must pass pre-employment drug test.

Madison County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Madison County is a drug-free workplace and conducts drug and alcohol testing.