ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES

Bulletin: C-883-09 Date: June 25, 2009

The Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools announces a vacancy in the following position:

Coordinator of Gifted Services
Twelve Month Position

Coordinator Salary Schedule

Persons who are qualified and are interested in applying should submit resumé. The position is open until a candidate is identified.

Human Resources Department
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
2601 Bransford Avenue
Nashville, TN 37204

Fax: 615-291-6037

QUALIFICATIONS: Must possess a current State of Tennessee license in special or general education; certification in Administration and Supervision; be able to provide evidence of successful classroom teaching and/or administrative experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Executive Director of Exceptional Education, the coordinator of gifted services is responsible for system wide planning of services for students who are gifted. The Coordinator of Gifted Services will be responsible to address the unique abilities, interests and needs of gifted students through differentiated curricula and instruction, accelerated experiences, and other extension opportunities. Responsibilities also include supervising teachers, managing a budget, promoting the development of a continuum of quality services for gifted and talented students in every school, provide professional development, and communicating with families.

Applicants are required to file a letter indicating interest in the above named vacancy along with a current resumé listing the names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least three (3) references, one of whom must be a current or past supervisor.

The Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, religion or disability in its hiring or employment practices or in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services or activities.