Instructor – Professional Truck Driving Program

INSTRUCTOR

PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVING PROGRAM

This is a full time, year-round teaching appointment in the Professional Truck Driving program.  This position will report to the Professional Truck Driving Department Head. The standard hours for this position are 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Duties are performed in a classroom, lab, and field.  Working effectively and collaboratively in a team environment is a must.  Working conditions will align with the career and technical education field as follows:

Career and technical education teachers, especially those in postsecondary schools, teach courses and develop lesson plans.  [They will normally work in a building and perform tasks such as word processing, telephone calls, emails, and lecturing.  Career and technical educators will also spend time supervising students in a simulated lab environment. Working conditions may also include exposure to outdoor elements by supervising students in field work.] 

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Career and Technical Education Teachers, on the Internet at [https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/career-and-technical-education-teachers.htm](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/career-and-technical-education-teachers.htm){rel=”nofollow” target=”new”} (visited July 12, 2020).

This is an exempt, full-time, regular position.

SALARY RANGE:  $60,000 – $65,000 per year

PTI offers a comprehensive benefits package:

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| – PTI pays 100% of employees | – 401(k) with a 4% match and |
| medical, dental and vision | profit-sharing opportunity |
| premiums and 60% for | – Paid sick leave (accrue 4 |
| qualified dependents | hours per pay period) |
| – Paid Life Flight Network | – 5 paid weeks of scheduled |
| membership | breaks |
| – Flexible spending plan | – 14 paid holidays |
| – Employee assistance program | – 4-day work weeks |
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

– Must possess a valid Class “A” Commercial Drivers License and medical card and have a minimum of 5 years of experience driving Commercial Motorized Vehicles.
– Ability to communicate effectively and to interface with business and professional constituents.
– Ability to operate a computer.
– Will on occasion be required to drive on behalf of Perry Technical Institute. Employee must possess a working vehicle, hold a valid drivers license, have an acceptable driving record, and produce proof of insurance.
– Must meet all DOT requirements including drug testing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

– Certificate of completion from an accredited career school in the subject area(s) taught or associate degree.
– Previous teaching experience.
– Excellent lecture skills.
– Knowledge and skill in industry.
– Experience with Learning Resource Systems (LRS).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Teach in a hands-on lecture and lab environment.

Grade, assess and document student progress and attendance using Perry Techs LRS.

Provide student advising on progress as per Perry Tech policy.

Participate in course and program development.

Integrate industry scenarios and role playing into instruction.

Contribute to curriculum development and bring the business community to the classroo