Driving Instructor - #WWRW0353

Virginia AG; Virginia; On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Leave benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Driver Instructor to provide driver education and traffic safety instruction to students preparing for Virginia Learner’s Permit or Driver’s License. You will use WWRC curriculum, DMV materials, and behind‑the‑wheel instruction.

The role requires strong communication, safety focus, and collaboration with the service team to support students through the Driver Education process. This is a 12-month position.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years old.
• Five years of licensed driving experience, two years in the United States or a territory.
• Driving records must show license details and any convictions, withdrawals, suspensions, or restrictions.
• No more than six demerit points.
• If teaching under 19, six semester hours in driver education or a Virginia teaching certificate with a driver education endorsement.
• Commercial Driver Training License or eligibility to obtain and maintain it each year.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students using Driver Education curriculum, DMV Operator’s Manual, and related materials.
• Reinforce safe driving behaviors and attitudes that support safety and work readiness.
• Maintain a safe, orderly learning environment and enforce expectations consistently.
• Document evaluations and training results, enter service units in AWARE, and communicate with counselors and team members.
• Manage scheduling and routine aspects of the Driver Education program.
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with students, families, and staff while protecting confidentiality.
• Attend driving meetings and complete other driving-related duties as assigned.
• Inspect Driver Education vehicles to ensure equipment and safety standards are met.
• Maintain and update curriculum to align with State regulations.

Skills

Driver education

Safety focus

Communication

Job description

Title: Driving Instructor - #WWRW0353

State Role Title: Trainer and Instructor II

Hiring Range: Starting Salary $ 46,058 commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs

Location: Wilson Wkfc Rehab Ctn

Agency Website:https://www.wwrc.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Are you passionate about teaching, safety, and helping others build independence? Join WWRC as a Driver Instructor and play a vital role in preparing students with disabilities to earn their learner's permit or driver's license while gaining skills that support lifelong success and employment.

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful, mission driven impact
• Collaborative and supportive work culture
• Comprehensive state benefits

Job Duties:

Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center provides people with disabilities comprehensive, individualized services to realize personal independence through employment.

We provide people with disabilities comprehensive, individualized services to realize optimal personal independence and employment. We strive to be the preferred provider of comprehensive vocational rehabilitation for Virginians with Disabilities. We apply our shared values; Ethical, Engaged and Effective, to everything we do.

About the Job

The Occupational Therapy Department at WWRC is seeking a Driver Instructor to provide Driver Education and Traffic Safety instruction to students. This position will prepare students to obtain a Virginia Learner’s Permit and/or Driver’s License using the WWRC curriculum, DMV materials, and behind‑the‑wheel instruction. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to safety, collaboration within the service team, and the ability to support students through the Driver Education process.

This is a 12-month position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Instruct students using Driver Education curriculum, DMV Operator’s Manual, and related materials.
• Reinforce appropriate driving behaviors and attitudes that support safety and work readiness.
• Maintain a safe, orderly learning environment and enforce expectations consistently.
• Document evaluations and training results, enter service units in AWARE, and communicate with counselors and team members.
• Manage scheduling and routine aspects of the Driver Education program.
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with students, families, and staff while protecting confidentiality.
• Attend driving meetings and complete other driving‑related duties as assigned.
• Inspect Driver Education vehicles to ensure equipment and safety standards are met.
• Maintain and update curriculum to align with State regulations.

Completes duties and/or projects as needed or directed by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 21 years of age.
• Able to document with driving records at least five years of licensed driving experience, two years of which shall be completed in the United States or a territory thereof.
• Driving records must exhibit the individual’s name, driver’s license number, the date of issue, the issuing jurisdiction, the date of expiration and notations of any convictions, license withdrawals, suspensions, revocations, cancellations, disqualifications or restrictions.
• Must have and maintain a driving record with no more than six demerit points.
• If driving instruction will be provided to students under 19 years of age, then employee must successfully complete six semester hours in driver education approved by the Department of Motor Vehicles consisting of 3 semester hours of “Introduction to Driver Education: Driver Task Analysis and, 3 semester hours of “Instructional Principles of Teaching Driver Education” within a reasonably timeframe or have a valid Virginia teaching certificate with a driver education endorsement.
• Commercial Driver Training License (requires Criminal History Check annually) or be eligible for the Commercial Driver Training License and be able to maintain the Commercial Driver Training License each year.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of driver education and traffic safety curriculum and instruction requirements and rules of the road.
• Knowledge of disabling conditions and understanding of disability impact on driving functions.

Skills/Abilities:

• Skill in instructing students in driver education and traffic safety.
• Able to conduct on‑the‑road instructional sessions.
• Ability to organize and manage a program of instruction.

Additional Considerations

N/A

Special Instructions:

• This position has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2 1201.1.
• A fingerprint based criminal history check will be required of the finalist.

Benefits:

WWRC offers a comprehensive benefits package to include your choice of health insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, VRS retirement, employer paid basic group life insurance, employee paid optional group life, 13 paid holidays, Sick Leave, Annual Leave, Family Personal Leave, employee discount programs, and much more!

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.