Traffic Safety Specialist - Driver's Education (part-time/adjunct) @ Northwood Tech in the Grantsburg, Siren, Frederic, and St. Croix Falls areas

Location US-WI-Rice Lake
ID 2024-1340
Category
Adjunct Faculty
Position Type
Casual
Remote
Yes

Overview

Northwood Technical College is developing a pool of candidates who are learning-focused, creative and dynamic individuals to teach Drivers Education courses part-time in the Grantsburg, Siren, Frederic, and St. Croix Falls areas. Ideal candidates are learning-focused, creative, and passionate about teaching behind-the-wheel instruction. Applications are being accepted from qualified candidates who would like to work on a casual or as-needed basis.

Responsibilities

  • Model cultural competencies that reflect Northwood Tech’s Mission, Vision, Values, Learning College Tenets, and On Course Principles by:
    • Assessing own lifelong learning and using self-management to progress toward established personal and professional goals.
    • Demonstrating creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through mutually supportive relationships.
    • Communicating authentically in personal and group settings by using creator language to effectively exchange ideas, thoughts, and knowledge.
    • Creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment.
    • Leading positive change while demonstrating civility and empathy.
    • Finding value in consistently acquiring and applying innovative ideas and technology to support continuous quality improvement.
  • Providing Behind-the-Wheel Training:
    • Instruct students in safe driving techniques and vehicle operation.
  • Ensuring Vehicle Safety:
    • Ensure training vehicles are properly maintained and operate safely.
  • Maintaining Records:
    • Keep accurate records of student attendance, progress, and performance.
  • Emphasizing Safety:
    • Promote the importance of wearing seat belts, obeying traffic laws, and avoiding distractions while driving.
  • Providing Feedback:
    • Offer constructive Feedback to students and their parents or guardians on their driving skills and areas for improvement.
  • Staying Updated:
    • Stay informed about traffic laws and regulations changes to ensure that instruction is current and accurate.
  • Collaborating with Colleagues:
    • Work closely with other Driver Education Instructors and staff to coordinate lessons and activities.
  • Maintaining Professionalism:
    • Always uphold professional standards of conduct and behavior.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must hold a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and
  • DPI Certification (preferred) OR
  • Six (6) credits in Drivers Education plus three (3) credits in Safety Education or willing to take the three courses to teach this course work.

Salary

FY24 Salary - $38.00 / hour

Benefits

No benefits offered for this position

Close Date

5/29/2024

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Commitment to Diversity

Northwood Technical College is committed to promoting a learning environment where employees and students of differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds pursue career and academic goals embraced in an environment of respect and shared inquiry. The College seeks to attract ethnically diverse instructors and staff who can inspire our increasingly diverse student population. We seek candidates who demonstrate the ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, and races.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator

Northwood Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, service in the uniformed services, veteran status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions or status in any group protected by state or local law in employment, admissions or its programs or activities.

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