About this role
Full-Time | 2026–27 School Year | Starting in January 2027
(Office location and district assignments to be determined)
Are you passionate about helping every student reach their full potential?
Heartland AEA is seeking dedicated Speech-Language Pathologists to join our team for the 2026–27 school year.
Heartland AEA supports 58 public school districts, 58 accredited nonpublic schools, and 3 charter schools across central Iowa. Our service area includes the Des Moines metro and surrounding communities, serving more than 150,000 students.
What You'll Do
- Collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary team members to support students' communication needs.
- Conduct speech-language assessments that are relevant to the presenting concern and meaningful within educational and home contexts.
- Plan, implement, and monitor evidence-based interventions using a variety of service delivery models.
- Support the generalization of communication skills across settings through collaboration and consultation.
Why Join Us?
- Meaningful, student-centered work
- A collaborative, multidisciplinary team structure
- Extensive professional learning opportunities
- Two-year onboarding and induction process
- Opportunities to pursue various career paths within the Agency
- Full-time employees with benefits
What We're Looking For
Licensure
- Appropriately licensed/certified by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners
Education
- Master's degree in speech pathology or communications disorders from a recognized training institution or qualified by a Statement of Professional Recognition
- Certificate of Clinical Competence preferred
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