Summer Behind The Wheel Instructor

**Job Summary**:
The Behind the Wheel Instructor Instructs students in the content area of Driver’s Education (Behind the Wheel), in alignment with the mission of Harvard High School, which is to produce a community of learners by cultivating academic, social, and emotional skills to maximize each student’s potential.

**Qualifications**:
Professional Educator License with an Illinois approved endorsement in Safety & Driver Education (Grades 9-12)

Valid driver’s license

**Evaluation**:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Staff.

**Reports to**:
Summer School Secondary Principal

**Terms of Employment**:
Monday - Friday; June - August

$33 per hour and benefits as established by the Board of Education.

**FLSA**

Exempt

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- The schedule is determined based on student enrollment in the program.
- Instruct students behind the wheel for the purpose of developing driving skills and knowledge pertaining to rules of the road.
- Manage student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe learning environment.
- Maintain and prepare all necessary records and reports.
- Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, school personnel, and agencies associated with the school.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as determined by the principal or designee or as needs arise.

**Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**:

- Must demonstrate a record of effectiveness in their teaching
- Must have excellent planning and organization skills
- Must have the ability to work collaboratively with others
- Must have strong verbal communication skills
- Must model a desire and willingness to learn continually

**Physical Demands**:
This position demands the ability to sit in a car for long periods, lift 30-50 lbs. of equipment/cones out of the trunk when required, get in and out of an automobile several times a day, react quickly to emergencies, and properly use the instructor brake.

**ADA**:

- This job description is intended to describe the minimum qualifications duties and responsibilities performed by employees assigned to this position. It 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._