PreK-8 Gifted and Talent Teacher Pool; SY

Job Description

PreK-8 Gifted and Talent Teacher

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.

Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made. Regular and reliable attendance is an expectation of the job.

• Tennessee teaching certification for elementary and/or middle school
  - Required
• Tennessee teaching certification
  - Preferred
• Meets Gifted Education requirements per the State of Tennessee by having either the Gifted Employment Standard or the Gifted Endorsement
  - Required
• Gifted Employment Standard or Gifted Endorsement
  - Preferred

• 1-3 years of highly successful teaching experience or proven expertise working with advanced learners
  - Required

• 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.

• 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 non-traditional characteristics and masks of gifted and highly able students as well as equity and access.
• Flexibility and responsiveness in adapting gifted and advanced academic services to meet the instructional needs and context of individual school communities.
• Strong collaborative relationships with teachers, administrators, and school staff as an integrated member of the school community.
• 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.
• Competency in adult learning theory and engaging in professional learning, feedback, and instructional coaching to continuously improve practice.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with instructional technology and digital tools to support advanced teaching and learning.

• Punctuality and consistent presence are essential to maintaining a productive and collaborative work environment. Regular in-person attendance is a…