Posted : Thursday, October 19, 2023 11:22 PM
*Job Title: Manhattan High School Drivers Education Driver*
*Position Objectives*: Manhattan High School is looking for an experienced educator to fill a full-time driver education teacher position for the current 2023-2024 school year.
The ideal candidate will have experience in both the in-class and on-the-road components of driver education.
Candidates must be able to work creatively and collaboratively to create an environment that supports USD 383 in moving towards fulfilling our school wide goals: * Cultivate and maintain a community where all students, staff and families feel safe - seen, heard, understood, and respected.
* Strengthen and sustain a rigorous and robust academic program that provides access and meaning for ALL students.
* Create and maintain a positive school climate and culture that all Manhattan community members take pride in.
*Qualifications*: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, in addition to the following: * Driver's Education Certification by The State of Kansas is required.
* 3-5 years of experience preferred.
* Knowledge and experience with both the in-class curriculum and on-the-road instruction.
* Attend KDOT Transportation Safety Conference.
* Keep updated with all new information pertaining to the program.
* Maintain accurate records of the program and meet the needs and requirements of the Kansas Department of Motor Vehicle and USD 383.
* Create and organize driving schedules for multiple instructors.
* Update and publish Driver’s Education handbook for the school year and summer program.
* Complete required Driver’s Education reports for the USD 383 BOE, KSDE, Kansas DMV.
* Organize registration for Driver’s Education Summer School.
* Ability to create proficiency-based lessons and units; Enthusiastic, confident, patient, student centered, and committed to educating all students to high standards.
*Essential Duties and Responsibilities*: include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
*Planning & Preparation* * Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of students including intellectual, social, and emotional characteristics of age group; students' varied approaches to learning; student skills and knowledge; student interests and cultural heritage; student economic influences; and student family, school and community context.
* Integrates current best practices, research, and education laws into the teaching plans and practices, to assure the most effective educational program for our students.
* Selects and integrates instructional goals that are valuable, clearly stated, measurable, and suitable for diverse students, and that create opportunities for different types of learning.
* Seeks and effectively utilizes all available school and district teaching and student resources to enhance instruction and learning.
* Accurately and thoroughly assesses student learning using instructional goals; clearly communicates assessment criteria and standards to students; and effectively utilizes assessment results to plan for individuals and groups of students.
*Learning Environment* * Creates and maintains an environment of respect and rapport.
* Effectively and efficiently manages classroom procedures including instructional groups, transitions, materials and supplies handling, and the performance of non-instructional duties.
* Effectively manages student behavior by clearly communicating expectations, monitoring student behavior at all times, and successfully and respectfully responds to student behavior and misbehavior.
* Develops and implements effective student behavior support plans as needed.
* Provides a safe learning environment for all students.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
*Instruction* * Communicates directions and procedures clearly, accurately, and effectively both in spoken and written language.
* Effectively utilizes questioning and discussion techniques in the classroom to promote student participation and to successfully engage students in the discussion.
* Effectively and appropriately engages students in learning to maximize student comprehension of the lesson through representation of content, activities and assignments, instructional groupings, instructional materials and resources, structure and pacing, and the like.
* Provides accurate, substantive, constructive, specific, and timely feedback on student progress and performance to students, parents, and other professionals as needed or required.
* Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness to student needs by effectively making minor adjustments to the lesson, persistently seeking thoughtful alternative approaches/strategies/resources, and successfully accommodating students’ questions or interests to enhance student learning.
*Other Professional Responsibilities* * Develops and implements an effective system to maintain accurate, complete, and confidential student records including student completion of assignments, student progress in learning, and other non-instructional records.
* Prepares and submits accurate, complete, timely and effective reports as required by law, district policy, and/or administrative regulations.
* Communicates/collaborates effectively with parents to keep families informed of the instructional programs and individual student progress, and effectively responds to parent concerns and engages families to help meet the educational needs of the student.
Means of communication may include annual open house, conferences, weekly newsletters, sessions for program discussion, and other individual meetings as necessary.
* Works effectively, cooperatively, and respectfully with supervisors, colleagues, subordinates, and other professionals and outside agencies.
* Actively participates in school events, workshops, in-service meetings, teacher trainings, building level staff meetings, district meetings, and other school and district committees/projects, making substantial contributions.
* Seeks out and actively participates in opportunities for professional development to enhance content knowledge and teaching skills, to support district goals and school action/strategic plans, and/or as may be directed by the School Principal/Department Head.
* Keeps abreast of current best practices, research findings, and other developments in the field.
Actively participates in assisting and supporting other educators and administrators in the school and/or district.
* Shows professionalism and considers "What's best for students" in serving and advocating for students, and in decision making.
* Follows and assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and procedures, policies of USD 383.
*Supervision Received:* Reports to, receives direction from, evaluated by Principal or Assistant Principals.
*Physical Effort and Stress*: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk and hear.
The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
*Working Conditions*: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
*Terms Of Employment*: This is an hourly position.
Fringe Benefits include Health Insurance, Employers Paid 403B Contribution, Paid Sick & Personal Leave, Short-term Disability.
*Evaluation*: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of teachers.
The Board shall hire all employees on the basis of ability and the District’s needs: Manhattan Ogden Schools Unified School District 383 is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies with respect to hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individual’s race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability or age.
(This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
) Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $24.
00 per hour Expected hours: 30 per week Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location: In person
The ideal candidate will have experience in both the in-class and on-the-road components of driver education.
Candidates must be able to work creatively and collaboratively to create an environment that supports USD 383 in moving towards fulfilling our school wide goals: * Cultivate and maintain a community where all students, staff and families feel safe - seen, heard, understood, and respected.
* Strengthen and sustain a rigorous and robust academic program that provides access and meaning for ALL students.
* Create and maintain a positive school climate and culture that all Manhattan community members take pride in.
*Qualifications*: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, in addition to the following: * Driver's Education Certification by The State of Kansas is required.
* 3-5 years of experience preferred.
* Knowledge and experience with both the in-class curriculum and on-the-road instruction.
* Attend KDOT Transportation Safety Conference.
* Keep updated with all new information pertaining to the program.
* Maintain accurate records of the program and meet the needs and requirements of the Kansas Department of Motor Vehicle and USD 383.
* Create and organize driving schedules for multiple instructors.
* Update and publish Driver’s Education handbook for the school year and summer program.
* Complete required Driver’s Education reports for the USD 383 BOE, KSDE, Kansas DMV.
* Organize registration for Driver’s Education Summer School.
* Ability to create proficiency-based lessons and units; Enthusiastic, confident, patient, student centered, and committed to educating all students to high standards.
*Essential Duties and Responsibilities*: include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
*Planning & Preparation* * Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of students including intellectual, social, and emotional characteristics of age group; students' varied approaches to learning; student skills and knowledge; student interests and cultural heritage; student economic influences; and student family, school and community context.
* Integrates current best practices, research, and education laws into the teaching plans and practices, to assure the most effective educational program for our students.
* Selects and integrates instructional goals that are valuable, clearly stated, measurable, and suitable for diverse students, and that create opportunities for different types of learning.
* Seeks and effectively utilizes all available school and district teaching and student resources to enhance instruction and learning.
* Accurately and thoroughly assesses student learning using instructional goals; clearly communicates assessment criteria and standards to students; and effectively utilizes assessment results to plan for individuals and groups of students.
*Learning Environment* * Creates and maintains an environment of respect and rapport.
* Effectively and efficiently manages classroom procedures including instructional groups, transitions, materials and supplies handling, and the performance of non-instructional duties.
* Effectively manages student behavior by clearly communicating expectations, monitoring student behavior at all times, and successfully and respectfully responds to student behavior and misbehavior.
* Develops and implements effective student behavior support plans as needed.
* Provides a safe learning environment for all students.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
*Instruction* * Communicates directions and procedures clearly, accurately, and effectively both in spoken and written language.
* Effectively utilizes questioning and discussion techniques in the classroom to promote student participation and to successfully engage students in the discussion.
* Effectively and appropriately engages students in learning to maximize student comprehension of the lesson through representation of content, activities and assignments, instructional groupings, instructional materials and resources, structure and pacing, and the like.
* Provides accurate, substantive, constructive, specific, and timely feedback on student progress and performance to students, parents, and other professionals as needed or required.
* Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness to student needs by effectively making minor adjustments to the lesson, persistently seeking thoughtful alternative approaches/strategies/resources, and successfully accommodating students’ questions or interests to enhance student learning.
*Other Professional Responsibilities* * Develops and implements an effective system to maintain accurate, complete, and confidential student records including student completion of assignments, student progress in learning, and other non-instructional records.
* Prepares and submits accurate, complete, timely and effective reports as required by law, district policy, and/or administrative regulations.
* Communicates/collaborates effectively with parents to keep families informed of the instructional programs and individual student progress, and effectively responds to parent concerns and engages families to help meet the educational needs of the student.
Means of communication may include annual open house, conferences, weekly newsletters, sessions for program discussion, and other individual meetings as necessary.
* Works effectively, cooperatively, and respectfully with supervisors, colleagues, subordinates, and other professionals and outside agencies.
* Actively participates in school events, workshops, in-service meetings, teacher trainings, building level staff meetings, district meetings, and other school and district committees/projects, making substantial contributions.
* Seeks out and actively participates in opportunities for professional development to enhance content knowledge and teaching skills, to support district goals and school action/strategic plans, and/or as may be directed by the School Principal/Department Head.
* Keeps abreast of current best practices, research findings, and other developments in the field.
Actively participates in assisting and supporting other educators and administrators in the school and/or district.
* Shows professionalism and considers "What's best for students" in serving and advocating for students, and in decision making.
* Follows and assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and procedures, policies of USD 383.
*Supervision Received:* Reports to, receives direction from, evaluated by Principal or Assistant Principals.
*Physical Effort and Stress*: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk and hear.
The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
*Working Conditions*: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
*Terms Of Employment*: This is an hourly position.
Fringe Benefits include Health Insurance, Employers Paid 403B Contribution, Paid Sick & Personal Leave, Short-term Disability.
*Evaluation*: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of teachers.
The Board shall hire all employees on the basis of ability and the District’s needs: Manhattan Ogden Schools Unified School District 383 is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies with respect to hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individual’s race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability or age.
(This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
) Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $24.
00 per hour Expected hours: 30 per week Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location: In person
• Phone : NA
• Location : 4787 Jackies Way, Manhattan, KS
• Post ID: 9053810339