CDL Instructor

The major duties and responsibilities are as follows:

1. Serve as content area expert and through appropriate pedagogical approaches, conduct safe, engaging, and effective learning activities which foster student achievement of the stated course, program, and institutional outcomes.
2. Prepare, organize and present instructional material at scheduled times and places in accordance with the College catalog descriptions, course syllabi and outlines, stated delivery mode (F2F, ITV, hybrid, online), and class schedule. All distance education courses shall adhere to the Principles of Good Practice for Degree and Certificate Programs and Courses Offered through Distance Education. See Policy Manual, EBA (Legal).
3. Maintain accurate records of student attendance, student progress, grade distributions, and equipment and supplies.
4. Develop appropriate course outline(s) using VC official format.
5. Actively participate in the application of institutional policies and processes, including roster certification, Early Alert submissions, grade submissions, and completion of ESCR.
6. Maintain discipline and order during instructional activities.
7. Participate in professional development activities, conferences, workshops, etc. which enhance subject matter expertise and professional growth, and improves instructional effectiveness.
8. Communicate through appropriate channels (Division Chair, Director, Coordinator, Vice-President of Instructional Services, and the President) in relating dissatisfaction or making positive suggestions.
9. Cooperate with other VC personnel in improving and promoting the image of the program and the College. Along with these duties and responsibilities, the instructor has the authority to do the following (none valuation items):
   1. Suspend a student for one class period for disruptive behavior.
   2. Evaluate the progress and performance of the student and assign grades.
   3. Enforce the College's policies and procedures and the safety regulations of the discipline/program.
   4. Recommend a student for counseling.
   5. Initiate requisitions and work order requests.
   6. Suspend unsafe operations.

Specific Duties:

1. Teach students how to drive safely in a variety of Class A and Class B vehicles.
2. Teach Safety check off on a variety of vehicles.
3. Show proper equipment maintenance.
4. Instruct how to shift, back and drive.
5. Teach D.O.T. requirements.
6. Perform student evaluations.
7. Motivate students to succeed.
8. Maintain necessary student records.
9. Classroom management.
10. Other duties with regard to instructing CDL training.

Experience and Training: Commercial Driver's License with a three (3) year safe driving record. Three years verifiable Over The Road experience.

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of state and federal regulations concerning operations of all motor vehicles especially truck and trailer laws. Ability to communicate with a diverse population. Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications: CDL training/teaching experience preferred.

Salary: This is an hourly position paying $24 per hour. This position does not receive benefits.

This is a security-sensitive position and is subject to a criminal history record. Criminal history records will be used only for the purpose of evaluating applicants for employment in security-sensitive positions. (Texas Government Code 411.094 & Texas Education Code 51.215)