Driver Education Instructor

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 and the Transportation Department in the community through the delivery of all components of the Driver Education Program, to include administrative functions as required by MDOT MVA, classroom instruction, and behind the wheel instruction. These tasks take place virtually and at select college campus locations. This individual works as a member of our Driver Education team to instruct/prepare students for future safe operation of vehicles and risk management through the Maryland Graduated Licensing system (Maryland Standardized Curriculum) and Maryland laws. This position reports directly to the Driver Education Manager/Coordinator.

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, Sex Offender Registry Check and Fingerprint background check.

The hiring salary for this position will be from the min to mid-point of the salary range advertised. This position is open until filled. The College of Southern Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

60% Classroom and Behind-the-Wheel Instruction

• Instructs in the classroom and/or virtually the Maryland Standardized Curriculum as prepared and enforced by the Motor Vehicle Administration and Maryland Laws.
• Instructs/delivers Behind the wheel objectives using CSM's Certified Driver Education Vehicles according to the Maryland Standardized Curriculum for Behind the Wheel instruction.
• Interfaces regularly with parents and students to ensure driver safety compliance and to ensure parents and students are completely satisfied with training experience.
• Conducts Driver Education Orientations.
• Evaluates student progress and make decisions regarding student preparedness to perform skills.
• Demonstrates equipment operations to first time drivers.
• Conducts additional behind the wheel driving sessions as scheduled or required to meet the curriculum objectives.
• Conducts any requested oral test or retesting for Driver Education students.
• Ensures that there is a smooth transition between Driver Education classroom and behind the wheel training for students, parents, and instructors.

35% Administrative

• Completes/maintains all required student paperwork as mandated MDOT MVA, to include entering all completed students into the MVA database and verifies submissions with the Driver Education Manager.
• Enters into Colleague and/or Lumens all completed student's grades and completion information.
• Follows FERPA guidelines in securing student files and personal information.
• 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.
• 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 Manager regarding any issues that need to be addressed immediately. (i.e. - incidences and/or injuries).
• Assist the Driver Education Manager in responding to emails/calls for program information and schedule behind the wheel sessions.
• Assists the Driver Education team with all aspects of maintaining the function and operation of all driver education vehicles. To include routine maintenance and repairs necessary to maintain COMAR compliance. Assures that the Driver Education vehicles have all necessary equipment as required by COMAR.
• Ensure that facilities and equipment are safe, sanitary, and adequate for activities. Meet MVA / COMAR standards.
• Attends MVA sponsored/required meetings for Driver Education Instructors.
• Maintains knowledge of all state and federal regulations / laws impacting the driver education industry.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the program manager or director.

5% Network and Outreach

• Assists with recruiting and outreach efforts for the Driver Education program.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Training

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma.
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in the Driver Education industry

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Associates degree
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in the Driver Education industry

Licenses, Certifications, or Additional Requirements:

• Maryland Driver Education Instructor Certification/License

Minimum Qualifications and Standards Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience in delivering education and training programs.
• Evidence of customer service skills.
• Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills.
• Maintenance of insurability under the college's vehicle liability insurance plan.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is mostly sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment.