Teacher.Gifted & Talented PreK-8 Interim (Last Day May 22, 2026)

Music City Center • Nashville, TN

35d • Onsite

About The Position

In order to Exceed Great Expectations, the academic potential for all learners must be identified, nurtured and maximized, a Gifted & Talented Teacher will be in every elementary and middle school. The Gifted & Talented Teacher acts as a liaison between the Office of Gifted and Talented and MNPS schools in the implementation of academically differentiated instructional programs. The Gifted & Talented Teacher coordinates screening and selection processes; provides content-based direct instruction that is advanced, differentiated, and appropriate for learners of varying levels and abilities in grades K-8.

Requirements

• 1-3 years Highly successful teaching experience or proven expertise working with advanced learners Required
• Demonstrates superior knowledge of pedagogy as it relates to gifted identification, programs and services, talent development, and growth mindset.
• Knowledge of recent research and best practices in Gifted education including the non-traditional characteristics and masks of gifted and highly able students as well as equity and access.
• Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness in adapting gifted and advanced academic services to meet the instructional needs and context of individual school communities.
• Builds strong, collaborative relationships with teachers, administrators, and school staff as an integrated member of the school community.
• Has a variety of content area expertise, with a strong preference for science content knowledge.
• Proactively engages and collaborates with families as educational partners to support student identification, learning, and growth.
• Demonstrated competency in adult learning theory and engaging in professional learning, feedback, and instructional coaching to continuously improve practice.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates proficiency with instructional technology and digital tools to support advanced teaching and learning.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

• Recognizes and develops advanced academic potential in students, including non-traditional characteristics and students not formally identified for GATE, by building knowledge, skills, and learner attributes that enable students to exceed expectations.
• Accelerates instruction in an evidence-supported way that meets the needs of gifted learners while ensuring a variety of instructional techniques, strategies, and media are used.
• Provides content-based instruction that is advanced, differentiated, and appropriate for learners of varying levels and abilities.
• Promotes a growth mindset philosophy and works with teachers, principals, and families to find and nurture advanced academic potential in students from historically underrepresented populations.
• Participates in ongoing professional development and instructional coaching cycles to strengthen practice and model a mindset.
• Coordinates and conducts screenings and assessments to determine a student’s eligibility for advanced academic services. Coordinates screening processes for re-screens and students new to the system.
• Uses pre- and post- assessment data and observations to guide ongoing instruction, differentiation, grouping, and measuring student growth. Analyzes student needs, including quantitative and qualitative data analysis for instructional decision making.
• Works with the community, parents and outside agencies to facilitate Advanced Academic Education awareness; reacts to change productively; and handles other tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees