Driver's Education Driving Instructor

State-of-Georgi; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia seeks a Driver's Education Driving Instructor to provide continuing education traffic instruction at Ogeechee Technical College. You will evaluate student progress toward DDS passing standards and maintain required records.

The role emphasizes safety, certificate maintenance, and adherence to state regulations, with pre-employment checks and DDS certification requirements. Based in Statesboro, GA, this non-benefitted position commensurate with qualifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED AND must be 21 years of age AND valid driver's license.
• Must become a certified Driver Training Instructor by DDS online training and passing the DDS exam.
• Background checks, motor vehicle and drug screening as part of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide driving instruction for continuing education Driver’s Education training.
• Evaluate students' progress in achieving driving skills to pass DDS driving test.
• Prepare and maintain required documentation and administrative reports.
• Ensure safety and security requirements are met at all times.

Skills

Driving instruction experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

DDS online 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: Driver's Education Driving Instructor

Job Requisition ID: JR0000001833

Number of Openings: 0

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details: COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision, instructor will provide driving instruction for continuing education Driver’s Education training.

Evaluates students' progress in achieving driving skills required to pass Department of Driver Services driving skills test.

Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports.

Ensures safety and security requirements are met at all times.

Maintains program certification requirements, as appropriate.

Prior to hire, applicant will have to pass Driver Instructor written exam, doctor approved physical examination, submit to drug screening, background check, and driving record check.

Expenses for these assessments will be paid by Ogeechee Technical College.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be at least 25 years old; Valid Driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with driving instruction.

SALARY/BENEFITS:

Non-Benefitted position. Commensurate with qualifications.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Open Until Filled

All positions require a pre-employment criminal background investigation, education, and employer/professional reference checks.

Some positions may additionally require a motor vehicle record search, credit history check, and/or drug screen.

All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration.

Copies of all transcripts should be submitted at the time of application for faculty positions.

Official transcripts are required upon employment.

For more information, please contact the Director for Human Resources at 912.871.1801 or [e-mail].

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG).

The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”).

No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Ogeechee Technical College is an equal opportunity employer.

All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements.

The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered.

At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

The following person(s) have been designated to manage inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Christy Rikard, Vice President for Student Affairs, Ogeechee Technical College, One Joseph E. Kennedy Blvd., Office 198C, Joseph E. Kennedy Building, Statesboro, GA 30458, 912.486.7607, [e-mail]

Sabrina Burns, ADA/Section 504 Coordinator, Ogeechee Technical College, One Joseph E. Kennedy Blvd., Office 711, Assessment Center, Statesboro, GA 30458, 912.486.7211, [e-mail]

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED AND must be 21 years of age AND valid driver's license.

Note: Must become a certified Driver Training Instructor by successfully completing the DDS-provided on-line training and passing the Driver Training Instructor s examination on the content of Joshua s Law, the Teenage and Adult Driver Responsibility Act (TADRA) and the Georgia driver s manual.

Undergo a motor vehicle records check and meet the driving standards established in the Technical College System of Georgia Driver Qualification Procedure.

Undergo a state and national criminal history records check and meet the employment standards outlined in the TCSG Background Investigations Procedure and accompanying DDS requirements.

Undergo a physical examination and be certified by the examining physician as meeting the requirements for service as a Driver Training Instructor.

Undergo and receive a negative finding/result on a five (5) panel drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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.