Drivers Education Instructor

Georgia Piedmont Technical College; Clarkston (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Piedmont Technical College is seeking a Drivers Education Instructor to teach classes in accordance with Joshua's Law and DDS guidelines. The role includes coordinating instruction in the classroom, on the driving range, and on-road sessions to build essential skills for a Class C license.

The candidate will guide students through DDS requirements, complete online DDS training, and undergo mandatory background and medical checks. This is a full-time position at a state college.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, must be 21+, and a valid driver's license.
• DDS-provided online training to become a Certified Driver Training Instructor and pass the DDS exam.
• Must pass state and national background checks and meet driving standards.
• Must undergo medical exam and drug test per requirements.

Responsibilities

• Teach Drivers Education classes per Joshua's Law and DDS requirements.
• Coordinate, teach and assist students in classroom, driving range and on the road.
• Develop skills to obtain a Class C Driver's License.

Skills

Teaching / Instructional skills

Driving instruction

Safety training

Education

High school diploma or GED

DDS Driver Training Instructor certification (Joshua's Law, TADRA)

Background checks & driving record checks

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: Drivers Education Instructor Agency: Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Compensation Details: SALARY IS COMMENSURATE WITH EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE.

Job Description

The Drivers Education Instructor will teach Drivers Education classes as according to Joshua's Law and the requirements set forth by the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) and the Governor's Office of Highway Safety. Instructors will coordinate, teach and assist students in the classroom and on both the driving range and over the road in developing skills necessary to obtain a ClassC Driver's License.

Minimum 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 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 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

The 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.