Teacher Gifted & Talented PreK-8 (2025-2026)

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools•Nashville, TN

1d•$53,610•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
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
Has a variety of content area expertise
Evidence of effective leadership skills
Excellent human relations skills; relates positively with teachers, administrators and other central office personnel
Interacts effectively with students and parents
Demonstrated competency in adult learning theory and developing and leading professional learning opportunities for instructional staff and parents
Effective oral and written communication skills; possesses excellent public speaking abilities
Tennessee teaching certification for elementary and/ or middle school Required
Meets Gifted Education requirements per the State of Tennessee by having either the Gifted Employment Standard or the Gifted Endorsement Required

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

Recognizes the characteristics, including non-traditional characteristics, of gifted and highly able learners and adapts curriculum to meet their unique needs.
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.
Facilitates the intellectual and professional development of teachers in a variety of ways including, but not limited to, facilitating professional learning opportunities.
Models effective teaching practices and instructional strategies in classrooms; designs and delivers professional development modules as needed (i.e., differentiating instruction, critical reasoning, etc.).
Coordinates screenings and assessments to determine a students eligibility for advanced academic services.
Coordinates screening processes for rescreens and students new to the system; uses pre- and post-assessments 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; assists school staff with understanding the instructional implications from assessments.
Works with the community, parents and outside agencies to facilitate Advanced Academic Education awareness; reacts to change productively; and, handles other tasks as assigned.