Driver's Education Instructor

After School Program 

Non-Exempt/Hourly

11-Month

Part-time (Per Diem)

Hourly Pay Range: $17.50 - $25.00

In-Person

American Sign Language Required

$1,500 Sign-on Bonus

Housing Resources Available

Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits Options May Include: Employer-Matching 403(b)

About TLC:

The Learning Center for the Deaf is a nationally-recognized leader of services for deaf and hard of hearing children, adults and families. To learn more, click the following link, https://www.tlcdeaf.org/about/pioneer-and-innovator.

For our Mission, click the following link, https://www.tlcdeaf.org/our-mission-and-values.

TLC Diversity Statement:

The Learning Center for the Deaf is on a journey to create an inclusive and welcoming space for people of all backgrounds. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates our TLC community members' diverse narratives. We embrace and value multiple approaches, experiences, and perspectives. TLC believes that diversity fosters innovation. We are committed to cultivating a place where everyone can feel they belong.

About Marie Philip School:

MPS enrolls nearly 150 deaf and hard of hearing students on our Framingham, MA campus in an ASL/English bilingual, bicultural educational model. 

About Walden School:

Walden School is a nationally-recognized residential therapeutic and education program for deaf children and youth ages 8 to 22 who have often experienced significant adverse childhood events as well as language deprivation.

SUPERVISOR: Director of Student Services

FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide Commonwealth of Massachusetts RMV's curriculum and in-car instruction to driver education students. 

Comply with MA rules and regulations regarding the driver’s training vehicle and its occupants for safe and efficient travel at all times.

Instruct students to adhere to all regulations pertaining to driving and the necessary skills to operate a motor vehicle safely, responsibly, and effectively. 

Prepare students to identify, predict, and respond according to urban and rural driving environments. 

Maintain and prepare all necessary documents, reports, records, and driver hours.

Develop training routes, incorporating time requirements and learning objectives for each lesson.

Provide the MA state-required parent class for minor drivers and communicate student progress with parents.

Communicate with students and/or parents (for minor students) about the process of obtaining an MA State Driver’s License. 

Work with the Advancement Department to develop marketing content for recruitment of students to the program. 

Ensure the completion of the necessary documentation to maintain TLC certification and license to be able to provide Massachusetts Driving Instruction courses and instruction.

Report on enrollment and other metrics for the program. 

Maintain current MA Driving Instructor Certification and maintain a valid driver's license and driving record in good standing.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

The Learning Center for the Deaf provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity/expression, age, criminal record, disability, sexual orientation, familial status, veteran status, marital status and any other legally protected characteristic.

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.

TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and reasonable accommodations and modifications will be made whenever possible.

• High School Diploma
• Fluent in American Sign Language
• EEC Background Check and Driving Record Check 
• Driver’s License must be valid and in good standing 
• Must meet Massachusetts requirements for Driver's Education Instructor Certification and complete the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) Driving Instructor Training prior to or upon hire