Driver's Education Instructor
JOB CLASSIFICATION
Pay grade level: 13
Compensation: $51,153 - $70,337. Commensurate with education and experience.
Employee category: Full-Time Staff
Department: Adult and Continuing Education
Reports to: Assistant Director of Adult and Continuing Education
FLSA status: Non-Exempt
Job Code: TBD
Location: Primarily Main Campus, but any other college location as assigned by
the appropriate administrator
SUMMARY
The Full-Time Driver's Education Instructor is also responsible for program
support activities including student advising, curriculum development,
scheduling coordination, recordkeeping, and maintaining compliance with state
and college requirements.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Conduct classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction consistent with the
Kansas (DMV) requirements and Kansas Department of Education (KSDE)
standards to prepare new student drivers for successful licensure.
Create an inclusive environment that is conducive to serving students
while meeting the requirements of federal, state, and local mandates
Track all aspects of each student's driver education training and related
communications and report information to students, parents, and school
management personnel.
Maintain impeccable safety standards.
Maintain efficient and effective operations of all areas under employee's
direction and control.
Assist with curriculum updates, student registration support, reporting
requirements, and program assessment activities.
Maintain accurate student attendance, progress, testing, and
certification records.
Coordinate vehicle usage, inspection schedules, and reporting of
maintenance concerns.
Participate in departmental meetings, training, professional
development, and college events as assigned.
Other duties as assigned by the appropriate Administrator.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to remain calm under pressure.
Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated commitment to and ability to work with various student and
faculty populations.
High energy, self-starter who can work with minimal supervision.
Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships and
establish credibility with all levels of employees in the organization.
Detail-oriented.
Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, especially Word, Excel,
and Outlook.
Ability to manage several projects with multiple deadlines simultaneously.
Ability to manage instructional schedules, maintain compliance
documentation, and support program operations independently.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Driver's education teaching endorsement issued by the Kansas State
Department of Education at the date of hire and maintain the certification
throughout employment.
Valid Driver's License and no license suspensions, DUI, DWI or Chemical
Test failures or similar citations within the past three (3) years.
Successful annual background check with a physical from a doctor and an
acceptable MVR background check with no more than three (3) moving
violations within the last three (3) years and no suspended violations
in the last three (3) years.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree or higher.
Kansas Teaching License.
Three (3) or more years of teaching or instructional experience.
Two (2) or more years of Driver's Education instructional
experience.
Experience teaching at-risk youth.
Previous successful professional experience in areas such as law
enforcement, paramedic, firefighting, teaching, coaching, etc.
WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required
to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and occasionally push or lift items.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
WORK SCHEDULE
Employment Type: Full-time with hours scheduled based on departmental
and program needs.
Term Planning: Instructional schedules for Fall, Spring, and Summer
terms are coordinated through the Adult and Continuing Education
department.
Flexibility Required: Requires a variable schedule to meet operational
needs, which may include evening and weekend hours.
To Apply
Visit www. kckcc.edu and click on CAREERS for a list of available
positions.
Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date,
minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information
contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you
meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you
complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
If the position lists a required transcript (during the application
process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note
that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official
transcripts.
Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred
if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed.
If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your
transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection
committee.
Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or
shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master,
or Doctorate level degree.
Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a
discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically
attached (uploaded) to your application.
Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses
are required.
A college selection committee is responsible for application review and
interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by
the hiring manager.
Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for
employment is required Individual hiring departments may elect to
administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job
functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the
only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees
will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform
any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job
description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in
responsibilities.
KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
