Driver Education Instructor

Hampton City Schools; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 34,095 - 48,560; Part time

Job summary

Hampton City Schools is looking for a qualified driving instructor to work at Phoebus High School Driving Range. The role includes teaching driver education, conducting road tests, ensuring vehicle safety, and mentoring students throughout their driving experience. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, valid Virginia driver's license with four years of experience, and appropriate teaching credentials. This role offers flexible scheduling with up to 8 hours per week at a rate of $30 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Licensure endorsement in Drivers Education required for Virginia teachers.
• Must provide a clean driving record as per DMV standards.
• Valid Virginia driver's license with four years of driving experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach behind the wheel driver education including safety and rules.
• Evaluate and track student performance and attendance.
• Maintain safety checks on assigned vehicles.
• Facilitate road tests and manage licensing documentation.

Skills

Driving experience

Instructional skills

Route planning

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Drivers Education certification

Tools

Vehicle maintenance tools

Job description

Position Information

Location: Phoebus High School Driving Range

Employment Period: 12 months

Work Schedule: Up to 8 hours/week

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: $30 / hour (flat rate)

Duties and Responsibilities

The position is responsible for working with the Hampton City Schools program teaching behind the wheel driver education. This involves providing instruction in several aspects of the behind the wheel driving experience including residential and city driving, intersections and right of way rules, lane changing, interstate, parking, etc.

Essential Duties

• Road test students and issue a 180-day temporary license.
• Review new laws and requirements for licensing students.
• Design routes that consist of practicing the skills that are to be achieved each day.
• Design plans for each individual student progress and level of performance.
• Collect parent permission forms and verify that all signatures have been provided for the parent and student; create a list of parents requesting that the student receive a license upon completion of the course.
• Ensure that the student driver has a valid Virginia learner's permit when operating the vehicle.
• Track the attendance of all students enrolled in each session.
• Document and evaluate each student's performance each day and inform students of their progress; suggest some goals to work on at home with their parent(s).
• Rate each student's individual driving card, making appropriate remarks in the comment section and send progress reports home as needed.
• Maintain all necessary information regarding the student's driving card.
• Move cars to the assigned location at Phoebus High School.
• Check and maintain safety of the road and car you will be using.
• Ensure that each vehicle has a valid inspection sticker and license plates.
• Ensure that all assigned vehicles are scheduled for maintenance checks and that the car is properly maintained (e.g., washing the car, cleaning windshields, etc.).
• Ensure the proper use of safety restraints by all persons occupying the vehicle.
• Participate in in-service programs as assigned.
• Perform related work as required.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Virginia driver's license with four (4) years of driving experience.
• Licensed Virginia teachers must have endorsement in Drivers Education on their teacher certificate.
• Other candidates must have taken the required Drivers Education courses and maintained current certifications.
• Must have a three-year driving record upon which the Department of Motor Vehicles has taken no corrective action immediately prior to approval as a teaching paraprofessional.

Application Requirements

You may apply anytime before midnight on the closing date. Please upload the following items:

• Resume (required)
• Teaching License, if applicable, or driver education certification
• Driving record (recommended to be uploaded with application, required upon hire)

Hampton City Schools does not discriminate in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability or other protected class. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of Human Resources, One Franklin Street, Hampton, VA 23669; [phone]. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.