Commercial Driver License - Correctional Instructor (Part-Time)

Under the general guidance of the Correctional Programs Coordinator, the Part-Time Commercial Driver License Instructor is responsible for teaching and training driving skills necessary to prepare students to obtain a NC class 'A', or class 'B' CDL license.

• High school graduate or equivalent

• Must be duly certified according to Article 3, Chapter 90-A of NC General Statues and teach skills and abilities needed to pass the State certification exam

• Must have a current and valid NC Class 'A' CDL driver's license and a current and clean NC driving record

• Owner/Operator experience a plus

• Knowledge and understanding of DOT, state, and federal laws and regulations related to truck driver, driving safety and health practices

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Applicant must complete the NC Department of Public Safety background check form.  Please contact the Greene County Center - Correctional Programs Coordinator at 252-747-3434, for additional information.

Working Conditions

• Hours and days may vary on a part-time basis within the Greene County Correctional Institution

• Candidate must be willing to work in a correctional facility in direct contact with incarcerated individuals

Primary duties involve:

• Develop and teach driving skills necessary to obtain Commercial Driver's License

• Provide classroom instruction for students in proper use of equipment, and training students on safety regulations

• Integrate classroom and driving practices using multimedia and driving simulation instructional resources into learning experiences enabling students to demonstrate competencies

• Candidate must also be able to develop lessons/course syllabus, maintain attendance time sheets, rosters, and create daily assignments for students

• Maintain class records; prepare and submit instructional records, reports, and grades established by institutional policy

• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Programs Staff for the North Carolina Department of Public Safety which support the mission of the Institution

Lenoir Community College is a comprehensive institution which places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. Continuing Education Instructors are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas:

Mastery of Subject Matter

• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge in the teaching discipline

• Display ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of the field or discipline

• Connect the subject matter with related fields

• Stay current in the subject matter through professional development; involvement in professional organizations; and attending professional meetings, conferences, and/or workshops

• Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate

Teaching Performance

• Teach a course curriculum appropriate to the teaching discipline

• Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning

• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students

• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs

• Encourage the development of communication skills and higher-order thinking skills through appropriate student assignments

Evaluation of Student Learning

• Establish and follow meaningful learning objectives

• Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward course objectives

• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning

• Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grades each nine-week session in a semester according to established deadlines

• Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances

Support of College Policies and Procedures

• Teach classes as assigned in a multi-campus environment

• Teach Workforce Development Continuing Education courses in the teaching discipline as needed

• Maintain confidentiality of student information

• Exercise stewardship of college facilities, materials, and resources

• Comply with responsibilities as cited in the Lenoir Community College Catalog, Faculty Handbook, Handbook for Distance Education, Policy Manual, and Procedures Manual

Safe and Orderly Learning Environment

• Maintain teacher/student relationships appropriate for a correctional program setting

• Maintain accurate inventory records for all instructional resources

• Maintain a safe, secure and orderly classroom at all times

Lenoir Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College complies with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The College prohibits discrimination against and/or exclusion from participation in any benefits or activities by any person, either on the staff and faculty or in the student body, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, political affiliation, or disability.