Traffic Education

Hardin School Districts 17H & 1 are accepting applications for a Traffic Education Teacher, Hardin High School for the Summer 2024

Academic Qualifications: Applicant must have a valid Montana Educator License with a Traffic Education curriculum endorsement.

To apply, go to https://hardinpublic.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Only complete online applications will be considered

Position Description:

POSITION TITLE:   Traffic Education Teacher

FACILITY:                 Hardin High School

REPORTS TO:        Building Principal

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The person in this position creates a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth, utilizing State mandated Traffic Education curriculum. The teacher establishes effective rapport with pupils, and motivates pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for safe driving.  The teacher also establishes good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach students the skills and techniques necessary for being safe, responsible drivers through traditional in-class instruction and behind-the-wheel training.

Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity of the students; and in accordance to state requirements

Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior required to provide an orderly and productive learning environment

Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and – in harmony with the goals – establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students

Utilize appropriate technology in lesson planning and implementation

Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, maintains appropriate records and documentation, and prepares progress reports

Assist the administration in all policies and/or rules governing students

Collaborate with staff and administration to improve academic, behavioral, and social outcomes

Select and requisition instructional materials, books, etc., and maintain inventory records

Report cases of suspected child abuse according to state law (Mandatory Reporter)

Only minimum duties and responsibilities are listed.  Other duties and responsibilities may be required as given or assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION:

Valid Montana Teacher Certification with proper endorsement

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program

Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and school community

Ability to be flexible in scheduling and planning

Ability to effectively use technology in the instructional/learning process

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Ability to handle stressful situations

Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student matters

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and School Board policies

EQUIPMENT USED:

Automobile, audio-visual equipment, interactive board, computer, tablet, various software, printer, copier, general school equipment

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Students

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, occasionally walk and stand. The employee must be able to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.  Will travel from building to other sites.

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee rarely performs routine work. The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another). Guidance and reinforcement are usually available.

The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity. The employee is frequently involved in social interactions which require oral and written communications.

The physical demands and work-environment characteristics described within this position description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

The information in the position description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Employee may perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the School District.

School Districts 17H & 1 are an Equal Opportunity Employer