Driver's Education

Driver's Education Teacher

Teach Driver's Education courses to secondary students in an effort to promote safe driving habits, knowledge of traffic laws, responsible decision-making, and the development of driving skills necessary for safe vehicle operation and licensure in the State of Mississippi.

Plan instruction according to the district instructional management plan and Mississippi Driver's Education standards.

Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and times designated.

Develop and maintain a classroom and vehicle environment conducive to effective learning by organizing time, materials, equipment, and instructional resources.

Prepare for students and classes assigned, incorporating the instructional management program and providing written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.

Demonstrate an understanding of Driver's Education subject matter while employing a variety of instructional techniques, methods, and media consistent with the needs and capabilities of individual students and groups.

Provide instruction in:

Defensive driving techniques

Mississippi traffic laws and regulations

Vehicle operation and maintenance basics

Safe and responsible driving practices

Accident prevention and emergency procedures

Behind-the-wheel driving experiences

Ensure students achieve the minimum requirements necessary for successful course completion and driver readiness.

Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.

Supervise students during classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training.

Conduct routine safety inspections of instructional vehicles and report maintenance concerns promptly.

Enforce all district and state safety regulations regarding student transportation and driver instruction.

Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the district's philosophy on education and instructional goals and objectives.

Obtain and use information about the needs and progress of individual learners and revise instruction when necessary.

Refer learners with special problems to appropriate specialists or administrators.

Help students develop positive self-concepts and encourage them to demonstrate responsible behavior both in and out of vehicles.

Counsel students when problems arise and adjustments are needed.

Maintain open lines of communication with students and parents regarding academic progress, driving performance, and behavioral concerns.

Accept a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.

Assist in the selection of books, vehicles, simulators, equipment, and other instructional materials.

Attend and participate in faculty meetings, PTA meetings, in-service training, and professional development activities as scheduled by the principal or central office departments.

Establish and maintain cooperative relations with fellow employees and administrators.

Provide for professional growth through participation in workshops, seminars, conferences, and advanced coursework.

Meet expectations as required by the Mississippi Teacher Evaluation System (MTES).

Display pride and loyalty to self, school, and district.

Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as requested by his/her supervisor(s).

Salary and work year established by the Sunflower County Consolidated School District Board.