Job ID: 5546037

Speech-Language Pathologist

Full-Time | 2026-27 School Year | 192-Day Contract

Are you passionate about helping every student reach their full potential?

Heartland AEA is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team for the 2026-27 school year.

Heartland AEA supports 57 public school districts, 44 accredited nonpublic schools, and 2 charter schools across central Iowa. This full-time position working a 192-day contract would be based out of our Ames office serving children 3-5 years of age at Northwood Preschool Center in the Ames school districts.

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

+ 192-day working contract

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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