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Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Promotes and Maintains a Positive Learning Environment
  • Maintains a thorough knowledge and understanding of all policies, and adheres to and upholds their implementation and enforcement.
  • Convenes all assigned classes per their start and end times.
  • Maintains a safe environment for all students and staff.
  • Safeguards materials, records, and equipment.
  • Abides by all Federal, state, and accreditation/compliance rules and regulations.
  • Serves as a professional role model to students.
  • Inspires student confidence in program, faculty, and self.
  • Maintains professional dress and demeanor and communication
  • Maintains appropriate confidentiality when working with students, records, and administrative staff.
  • Maintains an attitude of enthusiasm and willingness to cooperate and collaborate.
  • Interacts with students and fellow employees in a courteous, professional, and positive manner.
  • Treats students with fairness, impartiality, and objectivity.
  • Provides advance notification regarding lateness, absence, and vacation schedules during time of substitute assignment.

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  Fulfills Administrative Responsibilities
  • Maintains accurate, up-to-date records of student progress, performance, and attendance, using the tools and technology provided by the institution, as required by school policy and procedure.
  • Maintains appropriate confidentiality when working with students, records, and administrative staff.
  • Maintains flexibility in fulfilling the instructional needs of the division/client.
• Delivers Instructional Material
  • Train students in all areas of trucking/driving.
  • Administer written tests on classroom material and evaluate grades.
  • Conduct pre-trip inspections of commercial motor vehicles
  • Instruct air-brake tests.
  • Instruct straight-line backing.
  • Instruct offset backing, right and left.
  • Instruct 45-degree alley-docking.
  • Instruct parallel parking, conventional side, and driver side.
  • Utilize effective delivery skills (e.g., eye contact, voice intonation, and various questioning techniques).
  • Draw on personal experiences to relate the material presented.
  • Utilizes required skills assessments to evaluate student progress in the skills required to successfully pass and obtain their Commercial Driver’s License.
  • Ability to stand and walk for 8-10 hours outside, in all elements, climb in and out of trucks several times a day, and lift and move up to 50 lbs.

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), the Class level must meet the required level of the position
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3 years of verifiable on-the-road experience within the last 5 years.
• MVR and background check, which includes a drug screening
• Ability to pass our road test, as applicable.
• Required to pass a DOT physical and DOT drug screen.
• Ability to maintain a valid Medical Examiner Certificate and pass DOT drug tests upon hire and on an ongoing basis, when applicable.
• Knowledge of procedures for and ability to execute a pre-trip inspection, air-brake tests, and CDL driving essentials (i.e. straight-line backing, offset backing, 45-degree alley-docking, parallel parking).
• Ability to instruct shifting patterns (i.e. driving highway, city, night vs day, in different weather conditions).
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to maintain vehicle equipment.
• Motivation, dedication, professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm for teaching.
• Ability to show sensitivity to the needs and requirements of adult learners.
• Ability to attend new faculty orientation before the first term of employment.

• Ability and desire to embrace the school’s mission.

• Ability to inspire students to the highest level of achievement in preparation for meeting employer expectations.

• Commitment to stay current with industry standards and requirements within the field of instruction.

• Ability to facilitate learning on-course content in the field of instruction.

• Excellent presentation skills and ability to present ideas effectively to individuals or groups in a formal setting.

• Superior verbal and written communication skills.

• Interpersonal relationship skills are necessary for positive interactions with students, alumni, faculty, and employers.

• Proficiency in technology to include but not limited to Microsoft office suite, Google suite, and cloud based applications.

Physical Demands

• Mobility & Balance: Ability to frequently climb in/out of the cab, bend, squat, kneel, twist and reach to perform pre/post-trip inspections and navigate tight spaces.

• Strength: Ability to crank trailer landing gear (often 100+ lbs), handle training and safety equipment, and potentially assist with loading/unloading (if applicable).
• Endurance: Ability to sustain physical activity and be alert during extending driving and instructional periods, including exposure to varying weather conditions such as heat, cold, wind, rain, ice or snow.

• Sensory Acuity and Overall Health: Must possess and maintain a valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate and meet DOT physical qualifications required to hold a CDL, with or without reasonable accommodations, as required by Federal regulations.

Specific Tasks & Considerations:

• Demonstrating Skills: Physically showing students how to couple/uncouple trailers, perform inspections, and maneuver the large vehicle.

• Environmental Exposure: Working outdoors in various conditions including extreme heat, cold, rain, or snow while training.

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