DescriptionHeartland AEA has a full-time position available for the 2024-25 school year, based out of the Altoona Regional Office, serving West Elementary (Grades K-2), Big Creek Elementary (Grades 3-5), and North Polk Middle School (Grades 6-8) in the North Polk School District. This position will have a 192-day contract and will provide services that assist parents and professionals in meeting the educational and social/emotional/behavioral and mental health (SEBMH) needs of children and youth, as well as perform Child Find responsibilities. Qualifications:Qualified applicants must be appropriately licensed/certified by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (or have the ability to obtain a license) and have a post-master’s level of professional training in an approved school psychology training program.A balanced set of skills to include behavioral, adaptive behavior, and academic assessment, intervention design with system level supports and consultation is required. Strong background in MTSS and understanding of integration of academics/SEBMH within a system. Conducting and writing Functional Behavior Assessments, designing Behavior Intervention Plans, and modeling and coaching SEBMH instructional strategies and interventions are required. Candidates will need to have strong applied behavior analysis skills and experience. Demonstrated experience developing and fostering strong relationships with district staff, families, and AEA staff is required. In addition, the ability to communicate persuasively with parents and school personnel and collaborate in a problem solving approach is required. Experience leading systemic school improvement in the area of SEBMH within tiered systems of supports is desired. Experience programming for students with significant cognitive and/or SEBMH needs is preferred. Basic computer and technology skills are required. Bilingual skills are a plus, but not required. Job Description (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wWc8FMxLQ44u9owmYB5cYzACXyzuFgps/view?usp=drivelink) Our mission at Heartland AEA is to improve the learning outcomes and well-being of all children and youth by providing services and leadership in partnership with families, schools and communities. Heartland AEA does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetics, pregnancy, disability, military or veteran status, parental, family or marital status. We provide services to an ever-growing variety of students and families across central Iowa, and it is our duty to work to provide that same diversity among the individuals we employ. We strive to cultivate an environment that fosters a healthy work-life balance by providing a wide variety of employee benefits, including but not limited to,
No-cost individual healthcare coverage
IPERS retirement benefit
Opportunities for a flexible work schedule depending on position
Time off including Winter Break
On-going coaching and mentoring for professional growth
An Employee Assistance Program and a Wellness Program
