Driver's Education Instructor

Management & Training Corporation; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, prescription,

Life insurance

Short & long-term disability

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) operates the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL, seeking a driver education instructor. You will deliver instruction aligned with the Illinois DOT curricula and follow DOL and MTC directives, upholding safety and employability standards.

The role is full-time with comprehensive benefits, including health and retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Qualifications

• Must have a professional educator license endorsed for both the secondary grades and safety and driver education.
• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Must have held a valid Illinois motor vehicle operator's license for the past three years.
• Must be in good health and free from impairments that would affect pupil safety.
• Has acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide students with basic direction, instruction and assistance in theory and application of automobile driving skills.
• Demonstrates and explains handling of automobile in emergencies, driving techniques, and mechanical operation of automobile.
• Observes driving habits and reactions to ensure conformance with vehicle standards and state vehicle code.
• Teach motor vehicle regulations and insurance laws.
• Review and audit all areas for contractual compliance and effectiveness of service delivery; prepare reports.
• Motivate and counsel students on behavior, training, and study habits.
• Coordinate with counselors and staff to resolve training issues.
• Develop and prepare lessons; update curricula and materials as needed.
• Participate in evaluation of student progress and set quality goals.
• Maintain attendance, administer tests, and keep progress records.
• Control use of equipment and supplies; submit work requests; recommend purchases.
• Maintain curriculum links to employability skills; ensure safe work area.
• Maintain accountability of staff, students and property; adhere to safety practices; attend required training.

Education

Professional educator license

High School Diploma

Illinois Driver's License

Good health

Clean driving record

Job description

Job Description

MTC is proud to operate the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL where our staff provide quality services to our local youth. We value our professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving people’s lives and we want YOU to join our team!

Wage

$55,000 annually

Schedule –

Full Time

Our Staff Also Enjoy These Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Career advancement opportunities

What you will be doing

Responsible for providing drivers education instruction to students in accordance with the State of Illinois Department of Transportation approved curricula. Provides students with basic direction, in compliance with Department of Labor (DOL) and Management & Training Corporation (MTC) directives.

Essential Functions

• Provide students with basic direction, instruction and assistance in theory and application of automobile driving skills
• Demonstrates and explains handling of automobile in emergencies, driving techniques, and mechanical operation of automobile
• Observes individual’s driving habits and reactions under various driving conditions to ensure conformance with vehicle operational standards and state vehicle code
• Teach motor vehicle regulations and insurance laws
• Review and audit all assigned areas regularly for contractual compliance and effectiveness of delivery of services to students. Prepare related reports
• Motivate and counsel students in areas of behavior, training, personal problems or study habits
• Coordinate with counselors and staff as necessary to resolve issues affecting student training
• Develop and prepare lessons; recommend curricula changes and supplemental materials
• Participate in evaluation of student progress (ESP); establish quality goals for students during each evaluation period
• Maintain student accountability by documenting class attendance (class periods) daily.
• Administer and correct tests; maintain progress and attendance reports
• Control use of equipment and supplies; submit work requests; recommend purchases
• Responsible for curriculum and lesson plan development and updates necessary to link subject matter to employability skills
• Maintain a safe and clean work area that models high standards for a work environment
• Regular and predictable attendance is required
• Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff and other center customers
• Ensure students learn and practice set behavioral expectations that support employability and social development for career readiness success
• Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps’ Zero Tolerance Policy
• Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions
• Maintain accountability of staff, students and property; adhere to safety practices; attend all required training

Education & Experience

• Must have a professional educator license endorsed for both the secondary grades and safety and driver education
• High school diploma or equivalency required
• Must have held a valid Illinois motor vehicle operator's license for the past (3) three years
• Possess good health and is free from impairments that would adversely affect the safety of pupils and general public
• Has acceptable driving record

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through [e-mail] or 801-693-2888.