Driver Education - Behind the Wheel Instructor

Proviso Township High Schools; Hillside (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Proviso Township High Schools seeks a part-time Driver's Education (Behind-the-Wheel) Instructor at Proviso West High School to teach students behind the wheel and develop their driving skills in a structured safety-focused program.

The ideal candidate holds an Illinois Professional Educators License with a Safety & Driver Education endorsement for grades 9-12; a Master's Degree and prior high school teaching or IB/AP experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educators License with endorsement in Safety & Driver Education (Grades 9-12).
• Master's Degree; previous high school teaching experience and IB/AP coursework preferred.
• Multiple endorsements/licenses are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Schedule determined based on student enrollment in the program.
• Instruct students behind the wheel to develop driving skills and knowledge of traffic rules.
• Manage student behavior to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Maintain and prepare all necessary records and reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administration.

Skills

Driving instruction

Classroom management

Recordkeeping

Education

Illinois Professional Educators License with endorsement in Safety & Driver Education (Grades 9-12)

Master's Degree

Job description

• Position Type: Other Employment
• Date Posted: 9/3/2026
• Location: Proviso West High School

OSITION JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Driver's Education (Behind the Wheel) Instuctor REPORTS TO: Behind-the-Wheel Coordinator, Division Head and Building Principal QUALIFICATIONS: Required Experience or Training Valid Illinois Professional Educators License with endorsement in Safety & Driver Education (Grades 9-12) Desired Experience or Training Internal Candidate Preferred Master's Degree; Previous high school teaching experience Previous experience teaching International Baccalaureate (IB) courses Previous experience teaching Advanced Placement (AP) courses Multiple endorsements/licenses This is a part-time position. The BTW instructor is paid an hourly rate. After school and/ or Saturdays.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedule determined based on student enrollment in the program.
• Instruct students behind the wheel for the purpose of developing driving skills and knowledge pertaining to rules of the road.
• Manage student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe learning environment.
• Maintain and prepare all necessary records and reports.
• All other duties as assigned by administration.

INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD

• Teach to prescribed outcomes and goals
• Use instructional methods that improve student achievement
• Assign and evaluate appropriate student work
• Involve students in learning
• Make effective use of entire class period
• Use appropriate school support and resource materials
• Convey to students learning goals and the importance of material learned
• Be clear in explanations and directions
• Provide continuity in learning activities
• Challenge students by using appropriate questioning strategies
• Speak clearly, audibly, and fluently
• Adjust the teaching pace to assure maximum student understanding
• Provide appropriate remedial and/or enrichment material whenever necessary
• Communicate high expectations for student performance

INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING

• Establish a positive and safe learning environment
• Revise lesson plans as needed
• Plan instructional examples, illustrations, and time for questions into lessons
• Address different styles of learning by employing a variety of instructional techniques and materials
• Be creative and innovative in the use of curricular and instructional materials

SUBJECT MATTER

• Demonstrate command of subject areas crucial to instructional effectiveness
• Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary instructional research related to the subject area and to the teaching of diverse students
• Remain current in the assigned content area and in the profession
• Demonstrate enthusiasm about subject matter

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

• Develop, communicate, and enforce a set of classroom rules, policies, procedures, and expectations which are consistent with school and department policies and with learning outcomes
• Monitor student behavior for compliance with classroom rules
• Reinforce/reward appropriate social and academic behavior
• Respond to behavior problems quickly and appropriately
• Have necessary material and equipment available and ensure their appropriate use and care
• Provide and distribute necessary classroom materials in an orderly and efficient manner
• Interact with students in ways which are respectful and friendly, and which reflect an understanding of cultural differences
• Provide students feedback on their knowledge and skill
• Use effective methods to manage student behavior

PROFESSIONALLY RELATED COMPETENCIES

• Participate in review and updating of curricular programs
• Perform promptly the responsibilities stipulated in Board of Education policies and administrative procedures
• Adhere to all personal absences procedures and provides appropriate plans and materials for use by the substitute
• Model and enforce classroom and school rules, policies, and procedures; exemplify the district's mission and beliefs
• Be punctual in arrival times to the building, to classes, and to meetings
• Report promptly student behavior, attendance, and performance to family or guardians and when necessary, refer students to appropriate school personnel; stay in regular communications with parents.
• Cooperate with other educational personnel
• Implement recommendations made in the evaluation and supervisory process