Summer School - Behind the Wheel Instructor
Young World Physical Education, Harvard, IL, United States
Summer School - Behind the Wheel Instructor
Harvard Community Unit School District 50 – Harvard High School, Harvard, Illinois
Job Title
Behind the Wheel Instructor – Summer
Job Summary
The Summer Driver's Education Behind-the-Wheel Instructor provides practical driving instruction to students in a controlled and safe environment. This role includes supervising students as they practice driving on the road, offering real-time feedback, and ensuring that they follow traffic laws and demonstrate safe driving behaviors. The instructor tailors lessons based on student abilities, tracks progress, and provides constructive feedback to improve driving skills. The instructor also collaborates with the teacher to ensure consistency between instruction and behind‑the‑wheel training.
Qualifications
Professional Educator License (PEL) or eligibility for appropriate license
Endorsement in Secondary Education
Valid driver's license
Evaluation
The performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on staff evaluation.
Reports to
Summer School Principal
Terms of Employment
This is a part‑time, hourly position for four weeks, from June 2nd to June 26th, with an additional four days of planning and professional development to be determined.
Hours: Monday through Friday
Compensation: $35.00 per hour
Position type: Summer School
Benefits: None
FLSA Status
Exempt
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide behind‑the‑wheel instruction, supervising students while they practice driving, ensuring adherence to traffic laws and safe driving behaviors.
Assess driving skills by evaluating students’ performance during practical sessions and providing real‑time feedback.
Ensure safety by maintaining a safe and controlled vehicle environment and following all safety protocols.
Develop driving routes to expose students to various traffic situations and road types.
Provide constructive feedback after each session, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
Monitor student behavior, ensuring appropriate conduct during lessons.
Document progress with detailed records of each lesson, noting skills learned and areas needing improvement.
Ensure compliance with traffic laws, teaching and reinforcing local, state and federal regulations.
Adapt instruction to individual needs, tailoring lesson plans and guidance as necessary.
Collaborate with the classroom driver’s‑education teacher to align lessons and track progress.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to engage in remote learning.
Record of effectiveness in teaching.
Excellent planning and organization skills.
Collaborative teamwork skills.
Strong verbal communication skills.
Willingness to learn and continuously improve.
Physical Demands
Requires prolonged periods of sitting while driving, alertness, quick response to student actions or traffic situations, ability to adjust vehicle settings, and occasional walking before and after sessions. Requires strong communication skills in a fast‑paced environment.
ADA
The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
This job description is intended to describe minimum qualifications and duties and responsibilities performed by employees assigned to this position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The District reserves the right to amend and change the position responsibilities to meet District needs as necessary.
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Harvard Community Unit School District 50 – Harvard High School, Harvard, Illinois
Job Title
Behind the Wheel Instructor – Summer
Job Summary
The Summer Driver's Education Behind-the-Wheel Instructor provides practical driving instruction to students in a controlled and safe environment. This role includes supervising students as they practice driving on the road, offering real-time feedback, and ensuring that they follow traffic laws and demonstrate safe driving behaviors. The instructor tailors lessons based on student abilities, tracks progress, and provides constructive feedback to improve driving skills. The instructor also collaborates with the teacher to ensure consistency between instruction and behind‑the‑wheel training.
Qualifications
Professional Educator License (PEL) or eligibility for appropriate license
Endorsement in Secondary Education
Valid driver's license
Evaluation
The performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on staff evaluation.
Reports to
Summer School Principal
Terms of Employment
This is a part‑time, hourly position for four weeks, from June 2nd to June 26th, with an additional four days of planning and professional development to be determined.
Hours: Monday through Friday
Compensation: $35.00 per hour
Position type: Summer School
Benefits: None
FLSA Status
Exempt
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide behind‑the‑wheel instruction, supervising students while they practice driving, ensuring adherence to traffic laws and safe driving behaviors.
Assess driving skills by evaluating students’ performance during practical sessions and providing real‑time feedback.
Ensure safety by maintaining a safe and controlled vehicle environment and following all safety protocols.
Develop driving routes to expose students to various traffic situations and road types.
Provide constructive feedback after each session, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
Monitor student behavior, ensuring appropriate conduct during lessons.
Document progress with detailed records of each lesson, noting skills learned and areas needing improvement.
Ensure compliance with traffic laws, teaching and reinforcing local, state and federal regulations.
Adapt instruction to individual needs, tailoring lesson plans and guidance as necessary.
Collaborate with the classroom driver’s‑education teacher to align lessons and track progress.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to engage in remote learning.
Record of effectiveness in teaching.
Excellent planning and organization skills.
Collaborative teamwork skills.
Strong verbal communication skills.
Willingness to learn and continuously improve.
Physical Demands
Requires prolonged periods of sitting while driving, alertness, quick response to student actions or traffic situations, ability to adjust vehicle settings, and occasional walking before and after sessions. Requires strong communication skills in a fast‑paced environment.
ADA
The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
This job description is intended to describe minimum qualifications and duties and responsibilities performed by employees assigned to this position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The District reserves the right to amend and change the position responsibilities to meet District needs as necessary.
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