Behind the Wheel Instructor

Job Overview

The position requires proof of a completed Driver’s Education Training Program, which consists of EDU 114 and EDU 214, OR a valid Virginia teaching certificate with a Driver Education endorsement.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Maintain an accurate record of student progress within BTW instruction.
• Schedule students’ BTW training with each high school point of contact, family and student via communication before the BTW sessions as well as during the required 14 BTW sessions (7 observing sessions and 7 driving sessions per in-car student).
• Submit required payroll and driving records, daily logs, road skills evaluation and special notes of interest to the LCPS central office.
• Develop lesson plans for and provide instruction in the areas of safe operation of a motor vehicle.
• Evaluate and communicate feedback to students and their families in an ongoing manner relating to students’ BTW progress.
• Complete and issue a copy of the Temporary Driver's License (TDL-180) to the parents of students who have successfully completed the BTW program, the school the student attends and the DMV.
• Educate families/guardians about their rights and responsibilities as they pertain to the students’ freedoms as a new driver.
• Engage in ongoing professional development relating to BTW instruction.
• Show sustained effort and enthusiasm for developing responsible, young drivers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Three (3) years of related work experience.
• Must hold a valid Virginia driver’s license upon which the Department of Motor Vehicles has not levied more than six (6) demerit points.
• Must produce a copy of pertinent DMV records must be provided prior to the time of hire and must be provided annually, thereafter.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Must be able to work both inside and outside the vehicle, in all weather conditions deemed safe by the district.
• Basic knowledge of how to safely address various dashboard warning lights and basic vehicle maintenance should be known.
• The ability to lift objects up to 20 pounds and the ability to sit for long periods of time are necessary for this position.
• Being able to clearly see and hear in order to safely operate and instruct in a motor vehicle, in all weather and traffic conditions, is required.
• The BTW instructor must be able to efficiently communicate directions and feedback to students, parents and central office staff in both verbal and written forms.
• Meticulous, legible record keeping is also a basic function of this position.

Physical Requirements And Environmental Hazards

• RARE OCCASIONAL FREQUENT CONSTANT Lift or move up to 20 pounds
• Sit
• Talk
• Hear
• See
• Remain stationary
• Operate motor vehicle
• Extreme Heat
• Extreme Cold
• Inclement Weather

Reports To

Supervisor, Health and Physical Education Office

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Months/Days/Hours

as needed

Salary Level

Band

Salary Scale

https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Salary Range

Band 15, $39.14

Remote Work Eligible

No

Union Designation

Non-Union