<p>Position Type:</p> <p>Student Support Services/Gifted and Talented Specialist</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>7/9/2025</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Poplar Grove Middle</p> <p>Date Available:</p> <p>08/01/2025</p> <p>&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>JOB TITLE: Accelerated Learning Specialist</p> <p>TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten (10) Months</p> <p>IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Principal</p> <p>POSITION DESCRIPTION</p> <ul> <li>To provide support and enrichment to enhance the instruction for advanced learners </li></ul> <p>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</p> <ul> <li> <p>Assess students' skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans</p> </li><li> <p>Gather data to ensure growth at all levels and make informed instructional decisions</p> </li><li> <p>Communicate with core content teachers and provide instructional strategies to support advanced learners</p> </li><li> <p>Develop individual goals based on data and implement the action steps in that plan by working closely with core content teachers</p> </li><li> <p>Participate in a variety of meetings to convey and gain information to improve service to advanced learners</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain positive relationships with parents and community members</p> </li><li> <p>Inform parents of progress and challenges to collaborate on best practices with each student</p> </li><li> <p>Model effective communication with students</p> </li><li> <p>Plan, prepare, implement, and assess instructional lessons based on the grade-level standards and the individual needs of each student</p> </li><li> <p>Serve as the special education case manager for students identified as intellectually gifted</p> </li><li> <p>Meet weekly with curricular PLCs to aid in planning for Honors Program classes and monthly with other Accelerated Learning teachers</p> </li><li> <p>Co-teach in a variety of settings to demonstrate activities, strategies, and questioning techniques</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborate with colleagues to design and implement school-wide initiatives and Social and Personal Competency lessons</p> </li><li> <p>Support/lead Academic Focus enrichment classes</p> </li><li> <p>Identify students for Talent Development classes. This is a project-based learning class to support advanced learners. Curriculum is based on National Association for Gifted Children standards</p> </li><li> <p>Other duties as assigned</p> </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Tennessee Teaching License with approrpriate middle grades math endorsement and appropriate gifted endorsement; or meet employment standards for gifted teaching</p> </li><li> <p>Bachelors' Degree or higher in related field</p> </li></ul> <p>Demonstrate Knowledge and Abilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Effective communication skills</p> </li><li> <p>Differentiated instruction for all learners</p> </li><li> <p>Collaboration with fellow educators to best serve students</p> </li></ul> <p>Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling and twisting</p> </li><li> <p>Frequent walking</p> </li><li> <p>Regular light lifting (less than 15 pounds); occasionally may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment</p> </li><li> <p>Work inside or outside; regular exposure to noise</p> </li><li> <p>May work prolonged or irregular hours</p> </li></ul> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer Statement</p> <p>Franklin Special District (FSD) is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs.</p> <p>FSD is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that reflects the diversity of our community and promotes equity for all. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), FSD provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Current or prospective employees are encouraged to discuss accommodation needs with Human Resources.</p>