Teacher.Gifted & Talented PreK-8 -Julia Green Elementary (2026-2027) ( 0.6 FTE)

Metro Nashville Public Schools • Nashville, TN

3h • 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

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree Preferred
• Has a variety of content area expertise, with a strong preference for science content knowledge.

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: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level