Elementary Gifted Education Liaison

Sylvania; Aberdeen, Northern (WA, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Aberdeen School District is seeking a qualified educator to support gifted learners during the 2026-27 school year. The role centers on designing personalized learning plans aligned with district standards and state requirements, while coordinating with teachers, parents, and administrators.

Applicants should hold a Washington Teaching Certificate with endorsement, and may have bilingual Spanish skills. This supplemental position supports highly capable students through enrichment, assessment

Qualifications

• Valid Washington Teaching Certificate with proper endorsement.
• Knowledge of current trends in curriculum, instruction and technology.
• Knowledge/experience with new state assessment requirements preferred.
• Thorough understanding of cooperative learning groups and techniques.
• Elementary teaching experience preferred.
• Bilingual/Spanish speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and students to design personalized learning plans addressing strengths, interests, and academic needs.
• Ensure plans align with district guidelines, state standards, and best practices for highly capable learners.
• Regularly review student work, assessments, and progress toward goals outlined in their learning plans.
• Adjust goals and strategies as needed to ensure continued growth and challenge.
• Provide resources, instructional strategies, and enrichment opportunities to help teachers implement the student learning plans.
• Communicate regularly with teachers to evaluate the effectiveness of plans and make adjustments.
• Foster self-advocacy, goal setting, and reflection skills to empower students in managing their own learning.
• Serve as the point of contact between parents, teachers, and administrators regarding student learning plans and progress.
• Identify and recommend enrichment activities, competitions, or independent projects that support the students’ areas of strength and interest.
• Collect and analyze data to measure the effectiveness of student learning plans.
• Provide reports and updates to administration, teachers, and parents as required.
• Stay current on best practices in gifted education and differentiation strategies.
• Share knowledge and strategies with colleagues to support highly capable learners across the school.
• Ensure that all students identified as highly capable have equitable access to opportunities.
• Advocate for students’ needs within the school community.

Skills

Washington Teaching Certificate

Endorsement knowledge

Bilingual/Spanish speaking

Curriculum and instruction knowledge

Gifted education/differentiation

Job description

Aberdeen School District is seeking a qualified educator to support gifted learners during the 2026-27 school year. The role centers on designing personalized learning plans aligned with district standards and state requirements, while coordinating with teachers, parents, and administrators.

Applicants should hold a Washington Teaching Certificate with endorsement, and may have bilingual Spanish skills. This supplemental position supports highly capable students through enrichment, assessment