Driver Education Instructor

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Posted: 10-May-24

Location: La Plata Campus - 8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata

Salary: Open

Categories:

Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 4503212

Located 45 minutes from the Nation's Capital, nestled in a history-rich community of southern Maryland, The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is a two-time Aspen Award-winning institution (top 15% of Community Colleges) with academic programs in over 100 disciplines. CSM is among America's top 100 producers of Minority Associate Degrees in twenty categories, according to Diverse Issues in Higher Education.  CSM offers excellent health insurance benefits; State Retirement Pension plan; wellness programs; Code Green early closure Fridays in the summer; college closure for spring break and several major holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year; and for several days in March for Spring Break.  We are an innovative institution committed to student success and well known for our flexibility to meet student and community needs.
The individual in this position represents the College of Southern Maryland and the Transportation Department through Driver Education Classroom Instruction,  Behind the Wheel Instruction, at orientations and on college campuses. The Instructor instructs and prepares students for the Maryland Graduated Licensing System and Maryland Law through classroom and behind the wheel instruction. 
 
Reports to: Coordinator, Driver Education
The College of Southern Maryland conducts background checks in order to ensure the safety and well-being of the College's staff and students.  The final candidate for this position will be subject to the following background checks:  Criminal History Check and Sex Offender Registry Check.
 
This position is open until filled.  The College of Southern Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

• Instructs in the classroom the Maryland Standardized Curriculum as prepared and enforced by the Motor Vehicle Administration and Maryland Laws. 
• Instructs in CSM's Certified Driver Education Vehicles the Maryland Standardized Curriculum for Behind the Wheel instruction of objectives as prepared and enforced by the Motor Vehicle Administration and Maryland Laws. 
• Conducts Driver Education Orientations. 
• Interfaces regularly with parents and students to ensure driver safety compliance and to ensure parents and students are completely satisfied with training experience.
• Completes all required paperwork as mandated by the Driver Education for Certified Driver Education Instructors. (Classroom and Behind the wheel Completion sheets, Behind the wheel grade sheets, Classroom and behind the wheel activity sheets, and CSM, attendance and grade sheets.)  
• Enters all completed students into the MVA database and verifies submissions with the Driver Education Manager. 
• Enters all completed student's grades and completion information into Lumens. 
• Follows FERPA guidelines in securing student files and personal information. 
• Evaluates student progress and make decisions regarding student preparedness to perform skills. 
• Teaches the Driver Improvement Program. 
• Demonstrates equipment operations to first time drivers.
• Monitors and maintains student grade and attendance reports. Reports critical absences proactively to course manager to assist with student success rates.
• Ensures that the classroom and student schedules are being followed.
• Conducts additional behind the wheel driving sessions as scheduled or required to meet the curriculum objectives. 
• Update daily behind the wheel student hours of completion in database provided by MDOT MVA. 
• During inclement weather situations, monitors the college hotline for closings and takes appropriate actions to notify students of classroom courses/behind-the-wheel time cancellations and rescheduling efforts. Assist with getting the word out to all Driver Education students and instructors. 
• Contacts the Driver Education Coordinator regarding any issues that need to be addressed immediately. (i.e. – incidences and / or injuries).
• Supervises part-time adjunct instructors in the Driver Education program. 
• Trains and supervises new staff; ensures appropriate staff development of staff as assigned by the Driver Education Manager.   
• Fills out appropriate paperwork for each staff member that is in training and/or observing classroom and behind the wheel sessions as required by the MVA.
• Maintains office hours to respond to emails and returns all calls that are designated for the Driver Education Instructor and supervisor. 
• Creates a master schedule for behind-the-wheel students to drive with qualified instructors.   Once master schedule is approved by Driver Education Manager, reviews and communicates master schedule with instructors for BTW.  
• Conducts any requested oral test for Driver Education Students. 
• Conducts retest as necessary for Driver Education students as required by COMAR. 
• Takes students to the MVA for skills test appointments as scheduled. 
• Assures that the Driver Education vehicles have all necessary equipment as required by COMAR. Reports any missing or damaged equipment to the Driver Education Manager. 
• Reports any maintenance information needed to the Driver Education Manager. 
• Maintains supervision of Driver Education capital assets. 
• Reports any issues with Driver Education vehicle fuel cards and keys for the vehicles. 
• Assists with delivery of vehicles to destination of maintenance. 
• Ensure that facilities and equipment are safe, sanitary, and adequate for activities. Meet MVA / COMAR standards.
• Ensures that there is a smooth transition between Driver Education classroom and behind the wheel training for students, parents, and instructors. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by the program manager or director. 
• Attends community Traffic Safety meetings/training sessions when available. 
• Attends MVA sponsored/required meetings for Driver Education Instructors. 
• Maintains knowledge of all state and federal regulations / laws impacting the driver education industry. 
• Assists with recruiting efforts at high schools for Driver Education students. 
• Assists with Driver Education speaking engagements / presentations as needed. 

 
Additional Duties:

• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

• High school diploma. 
• At least three years of relevant professional experience in the Driver Education industry.

 
Required Education and Experience

• Associate degree preferred.

Licenses, Certifications, or Additional Requirements:
 

• Driver Education Instructor Certification License.

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About College of Southern Maryland - La Plata
Located 45 minutes from the Nation’s Capital, nestled in a history-rich community of southern Maryland, The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is a two-time Aspen Award-winning institution (top 15% of Community Colleges) with academic programs in over 100 disciplines. CSM is among America’s top 100 producers of Minority Associate Degrees in twenty categories, according to Diverse Issues in Higher Education. The College of Southern Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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