Instructional Specialist , Commercial Vehicle Training

Class Description

Working under the guidance of the Coordinator, CDL Training, Instructional Specialist II or Senior Instructor, independently provide instruction in entry-level or career improvements topics.

Compensation within the posted range is determined by a candidate's education level and/or years of experience in the field. Generally, employees are hired in the lower third of the scale.

High school diploma/GED required;
Associate’s degree preferred. Three years’ experience driving vehicles requiring a CDL-A license, a current, valid Maryland Commercial Driver’s License - Class A (CDL-A), with Air Brake certification, plus X (Hazmat/Tanker), and T (Doubles/Triples) endorsements, are required; S (School Bus), P (Passenger), or All endorsements are preferred. Must be able to pass a USDOT Physical examination as required to maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License.

Knowledge of and experience with CDL industry driver logbook software preferred.

This position will work daytime hours on Saturday and Sunday and 3 other days during the workweek.

• Seek continuous improvement in teaching (classroom and on-line) methodology and student-centered learning.
• Maintain relevant licensure and status with key Commercial Vehicle Training agencies and remain current in the operation of CDL vehicles and the commercial transportation industry.
• Maintain scheduled availability to students.
• Develop an individual professional development plan.
• Participate with other faculty in developing, managing courses, and curricula in Continuing Education.
• Assist in student recruitment and selection.
• Maintain laboratories, supplies and/or equipment.
• Remain knowledgeable about the College, its structure, culture, policies, practices, and the CDL Training program.
• Serve as an advocate for the College and its students, as required

• Develop and update curriculum that meets standards for learning the safe operation of both Class A and Class B commercial vehicles.
• Teach assigned courses utilizing strategies and activities to promote student engagement and enhanced student learning at a variety of locations including classroom, driving range, and on roads and highways.
• Follow established rules and guidelines of the FMCSA, USDOT, Maryland MVA and the college.
• Maintain a valid Maryland CDL-A with X and T endorsements and, preferably, S and P endorsements.
• Obtain and maintain Employer Tester status with the Maryland MVA.
• Maintain industry affiliations and develop new affiliations for student placement.
• Participate in other administrative duties as required.
• Assist in the identification and scheduling of maintenance for the program’s class A and B vehicles to ensure availability.

• CIGNA
  • Cigna Open Access Plus (OAP)
  • Cigna Open Access Plus In Network (OAPIN)
• Kaiser

• For CIGNA Plans - included in Cigna Plan Medical Premiums
• Kaiser - included in Kaiser Medical Premium

Emotional, drug/alcohol abuse treatment, both inpatient and outpatient, provided when pre-approved. Premium included in medical care plan.

• Care First Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Traditional
• Care First Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Preferred

• NVA

• Benefit Strategies Health Spending Account $2,600
• Benefit Strategies Dependent Care (children under 13 and elder care) $5,000

• Employee Basic Life Insurance is 1 times your salary with a minimum of $50,000 (90/10)
• Employee Supplemental Life Insurance is available in multiples of $10,000 with a maximum of $200,000. Supplemental Term Life Insurance is available for spouse (increments of $10,000 to a maximum of 50% of employee combined basic and supplemental amount) and dependents ($10,000). Supplemental Term Life Insurance is 100% employee paid.

• Permanent Whole Life Insurance with Optional Long Term Care rider available through Unum. Available to full-time employees, part-time…