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Drivers Education - Behind the Wheel Instructor
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What they do
A Vocational Education Instructor teaches technical or job related skills to students, and uses work-based experience to help students learn about and prepare for jobs in a particular occupation. Provides training for jobs in business, health care, auto repair, information technology, culinary arts, or other areas. Teaches in a public high school, a regional or college program, or at a private training program.
$55,673 / year median in Illinois
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Driver's Education
•Behind the Wheel Instructor
Urbana School District #116
Urbana High School
•Urbana, Illinois This job is also posted in Urbana School District #116
Job Details
Job ID:
5928285
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Sep 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Urbana School District #116
TITLE:
Driver's Education
•Behind the Wheel Instructor
LOCATION
Urbana High School
SUPERVISOR
Athletic Director/Assistant Principal and Principal
JOB SUMMARY
Under the general direction of the Athletic Director/Assistant Principal, plan and provide appropriate learning experiences for students in the program; develop, select, and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students; ensure that all safety precautions are taken to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities. Maintain appropriate records and follow required procedures and practices.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily: Coordinates student activities, including: Registration, Assignment to behind-the-wheel instruction and Validation and distribution of course completion certificates.
Coordinates assignments for behind-the-wheel instructors/drivers, including the assignment of driving time/students.
Cooperatively checks equipment for safety and maintenance.
Assists the Coordinator of Special Programs in short
•and long-term planning for Driver's Education Program.
Collaborate with the Driver's Education Coordinator and colleagues regarding student assignments.
Supervises students at all times during behind-the-wheel training.
Maintain accurate driving records
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Safety and Driver's Education coursework as outlined by
ISBE:
https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Subsequent-Teaching-Endorsements.aspx
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Benefit information can be found on the Human Resources webpage. This is not a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position.
This is a non-exempt position.
Salary is based on an hourly rate determined through the Urbana School District #116.
EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated by the current supervisor, Athletic Director/Assistant Principal.
START DATE
ASAP
AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
REVISED:
September 2026
Position Type:
Hourly
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required