The Driving Instructor will teach students to operate an automobile safely and in accordance with applicable motor vehicle laws.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees students as they learn to safely and properly operate an automobile.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Instructs students in the skills needed to operate a vehicle.
• Rides along with student drivers using a dual control car; evaluates how well the student can operate a vehicle.
• Explains safe steering, braking, and turning techniques; covers defensive driving techniques.
• Demonstrates how to handle skids and other driving emergencies.
• Teaches students to park a standard-sized vehicle using a variety of different parking methods.
• Provides instruction on how to safely operate an automobile in city traffic, highway driving, residential, and rural driving.
• Teaches students the states motor vehicle laws, including speed limits, driver rights of way, pedestrian rights, accident reporting, and insurance regulations.
• Familiarizes students with highway markings, signs, and signals.
• Ensures students are familiar with the controls and gauges on an automobile.
• Introduces basic concepts of vehicle maintenance.
• Administers tests and quizzes related to materials covered in class.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of motor vehicle laws and vehicle operation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to teach students the principles of operating an automobile.
• Ability to be patient and remain calm when riding with a student driver.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of related experience.
• Valid drivers license and clean driving record.
• Law enforcement or teaching background desirable.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of riding in a vehicle.
• Physical ability to operate an automobile.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.