Special Education Consultant

Heartland AEA; Johnston, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland AEA in Johnston, IA seeks a qualified professional to identify, evaluate, and develop educational programming for students with disabilities. The role supports schools and teachers, aiding in least restrictive practices and MTSS implementation.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in special education or related field, Iowa licensure, and four years of experience (two in special ed). Salary ranges with progression apply for 192 work days per year.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in special education or related field.
• Consultant endorsement obtainable within the first two years if criteria are met.
• Licensed/certified by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.
• Four years of successful experience, with two years in special education.

Responsibilities

• Identify, diagnose, and plan educational programs for children and youth with disabilities.
• Assist schools in creating quality learning environments that support individualized achievement.
• Help teachers design special education programs and districts plan services in the least restrictive setting via consultation.
• Support school improvement and MTSS implementation.
• Advocate for all children and youth.

Education

Master’s degree in special education or related field

Consultant endorsement obtainable within 2 years

Iowa Board licensure/certification

Four years of successful experience, two in special education

Job description

• Provides services necessary for the identification, diagnostic evaluation and educational programming for children and youth with disabilities
• Assists schools in providing quality learning environments that enhance individualized student achievement
• Assists teachers with designing special education programs and districts with designing services for children in the least restrictive setting by consultation with general and special education teachers
• Supports school improvement and implementation of the Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) structure
• Serves as an advocate for all children and youth

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree level of professional training in special education or another area of education
• Consultant endorsement, which can be obtained during the first two years of employment at Heartland AEA if other criteria are met
• Appropriately licensed/certified by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners
• Four years of successful experience, with two of those years in special education
• Full-time working 192 days a year: starting salary of $56,975
• Full-time with doctorate-level training, working 192 days a year: up to $99,449