Instruct non-credit Traffic Safety Program courses across various locations in northern Illinois. In a cooperative effort with the 15th Judicial Circuit Court the Traffic Safety instructor will manage all aspects of the classroom and follow curriculum developed by the National Safety Council. The Traffic Safety instructor educates individuals with minor traffic offenses on defensive driving best practices to help prevent future injuries and potentially save lives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan, prepare, and teach students about safe and responsible driving, traffic rules and laws. Be knowledgeable of the most recent rules of the road to deliver correct information.
Deliver instruction to students in a non-judgmental manner on how to improve skills regarding safety equipment and crash prevention techniques.
Supply students with information about emergency situations.
Instruct students in class sessions during weekday, evening, and Saturday morning, and/or Saturday afternoons.
Follow the course curriculum and schedule.
Proctor traffic safety exams.
Authenticate students’ identification, track attendance, report students who completed the course with appropriate paperwork, and submit reports in a timely manner.
Notify supervisor when classroom supplies are running low and of other concerns within the classroom and/or program.
Attend department meetings as needed.
Be prepared to provide instruction remotely / virtually when necessary.
Assume all other reasonable professional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Must understand and support the mission of the community college.
Must be able to provide verbal/visual presentations to students.
Must have strong communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
Must have the capability to travel to the communities served by the College on an as needed basis.
Must be able to work with Microsoft Office products and audio visual equipment.
Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and off-campus.
Must be able to work in a team environment.

PERSONAL INTERACTION:

Maintains regular contact with appropriate personnel to ensure that programs within the Business & Community Education area function effectively.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None

REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or equivalent. Two years of experience working in law enforcement or as a driver’s education instructor is preferred. Teaching experience preferred. Basic knowledge of Spanish is preferred, but not required. Reliable transportation to instructional facilities.

Revised:

5/13/2022

TORT LIABILITY STATEMENT:

Coordinates the College Risk Management Program in a capacity appropriate to this position. This includes, but is not limited to, monitoring conditions, events and circumstances present through daily College operations, and communicating observations to the appropriate supervisor or taking necessary actions to correct, prevent or limit safety problems. May serve as a member of a committee that supports the health, safety and/or legal rights of visitors, students and staff. Such committees may include the AA/EEO, Sexual Harassment, and Safety/Loss Control committees. (Risk Management Categories I, III, IV. See Tort file.)

This description is intended to indicate the kinds and levels of work difficulty that will be required of the position that will be given the title and shall not be construed as declaring what specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of the supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

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