What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech-Language Pathologist position at Heartland Area Education Agency?
Speech-Language Pathologist
Part-Time | 2026–27 School Year | 115-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 part-time position working a 115-day contract would be based out of our Indianola office serving Indianola Office serving the Indianola Middle School and High School and partially at Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School.
What You’ll Do
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Collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary team members to support students’ communication needs.
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Conduct speech-language assessments that are relevant to the presenting concern and meaningful within educational and home contexts.
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Plan, implement, and monitor evidence-based interventions using a variety of service delivery models.
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Support the generalization of communication skills across settings through collaboration and consultation.
Why Join Us?
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Meaningful, student-centered work
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A collaborative, multidisciplinary team structure
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Extensive professional learning opportunities
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Two-year onboarding and induction process
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Opportunities to pursue various career paths within the Agency
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115-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:
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Master’s degree in speech pathology or communications disorders from a recognized training institution or qualified by a Statement of Professional Recognition
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Certificate of Clinical Competence preferred
Job Description