School Psychologist

Heartland Area Education Agency; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland AEA Johnston Regional Ed Center in Johnston, Iowa seeks a School Psychologist for the 2027–28 school year on a 192-day contract.

Full-time position, office location and district assignments to be determined. Licensure through the Iowa Board and post-master's level training in School Psychology are required; interns are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Post-master's level training in an approved School Psychology program.
• Licensure through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (or eligibility).
• School Psychology Interns are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

Post-master's level training in School Psychology

Licensure through Iowa Board of Educational Examiners

Interns welcome

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5959045

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 9, 2027

Job Description

Join Our Team as a School Psychologist!

Full-Time | 2027–28 School Year | 192-Day Contract (Office location and district assignments to be determined)

Are you passionate about helping every student reach their full potential? We’re looking for dedicated School Psychologists to join our team for the 2027–28 school year!

Heartland AEA supports 58 public school districts, 58 accredited nonpublic schools, and 3 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 on-boarding and induction process.
• A multi-disciplinary team structure
• Opportunities to pursue various career paths within the Agency.
• Interns are full-time employees with benefits
• 192 day working contract

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)
• School Psychology Interns are welcome to apply!

School Psychologist Job Description

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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