School Psychologist

Young World Physical Education; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive professional learning aligned to NASP Practice Model

Two-year onboarding and induction process

Opportunities for various career paths

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring a part-time School Psychologist to support K-12 students in Ames, Iowa for the 2026–27 school year. This role includes providing psychological services aimed at enhancing students' academic and mental health.

The ideal candidate will have post-master’s level training in School Psychology and a Professional Service License or eligibility through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners. Join a dedicated team focused on meaningful, student-centered work.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred.
• Professional Service License (or eligibility) through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological services that promote academic achievement.
• Collaborate with educators and families to support individualized learning.
• Participate in Child Find activities to identify students with special needs.

Skills

Collaboration with educators

Behavioral health support

Data-informed decision-making

Education

Post-master’s level training in approved School Psychology program

Professional Service License eligibility

Job description

School Psychologist

Heartland Area Education Agency Ames Regional Office – Ames, Iowa

Job Details

Job ID: 5636595
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Apr 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Job Description

Join Our Team as a School Psychologist!

Part-Time | 2026–27 School Year | 96 to 115-Day Contract

Ames Office serving students K-12 in the Madrid school district.

Are you passionate about helping every student reach their full potential? We’re looking for dedicated School Psychologists 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. Our service area includes the Des Moines metro area and other communities in central Iowa serving more than 150,000 students.

Heartland AEA is recognized by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) for achieving the Proficient level in the Excellence in School Psychological Services (ESPS) program. This recognition signifies the Agency’s dedication to meeting the highest national standards in school psychology and its exceptional commitment to providing high-quality psychological services to a diverse range of school districts in Iowa.

What You’ll Do

• Provide psychological services that promote students’ academic achievement, behavioral health, and mental health
• Collaborate with educators, families, and community partners to support individualized learning and behavioral plans
• Contribute to the RtI/MTSS model through assessments, interventions, and data-informed decision-making
• Participate in Child Find activities to identify and support students with special needs

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful, student-focused work
• Extensive professional learning aligned to the NASP Practice Model Domains.
• Two-year onboarding and induction process.
• A multi-disciplinary team structure
• Opportunities to pursue various career paths within the Agency.
• Interns are full-time employees with benefits

What We’re Looking For

• Licensure: Professional Service License (or eligibility) through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners
• Education: Post-master’s level training in an approved School Psychology program (specialist degree or master’s + 30 preferred)

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Master degree preferred.

Contact Information

• Whitney Wolf
• 6500 Corporate Dr
• Johnston, Iowa 50131
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]