What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Consultant position at Heartland Area Education Agency?
Description:
Heartland AEA has a full-time position available for the 2025-26 school year, based out of the Altoona regional office. The assignment will be in the Southeast Polk School District serving children 3-5 years of age and Mitchellville Elementary (Preschool-5th), as well as local center-based early childhood programs. This position will have a 192-day contract and provide for the identification, evaluation and educational programming of children with disabilities in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. This position requires the person to have a strong background in academics and behavior. The Special Education Consultant should have a strong background in behavior and the ability to support the development of FBAs and BIPs. Requires ongoing collaboration, coaching and evaluation in curriculum activities and techniques, serving on evaluation/reevaluation teams for children suspected of needing special education/receiving IEP services and ensuring parental involvement in education activities. Experience leading systemic school improvement in the area of literacy and math within tiered systems of supports (MTSS) is desired. Experience assessing and programming for ages 3-5 years, preschool, and elementary with significant behavioral, cognitive, and communication needs is preferred.
Qualifications:
Qualified candidates must have demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with parents, team members, administrators and LEA staff and must also demonstrate strong organizational skills, time management, and the ability to adapt to a changing system. The position requires a master's degree, 4 years teaching experience (2 in special education), and the Special Education Consultant endorsement (or ability to obtain). Basic computer and technology skills are required. Bilingual abilities are a plus, but not required.
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