Description:

Heartland AEA has a full-time Early Childhood Special Education Consultant position available for the 2023-24 school year, based in the Indianola regional office, serving children birth to 5 years of age in the Interstate 35, Martensdale St. Marys and Twin Cedars school districts. This position will support Early ACCESS, including providing direct services in the home for children with IFSPs, and work closely with families and the school district in implementing the transition plan as a child turns 3 years old and transitions from Early ACCESS. In addition, this position will support preschool and early childhood special education programs in the these school district, as well as local center-based early childhood programs. This position will have a 192-day contract and will provide for the identification, evaluation and educational programming of young children with disabilities in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated experience developing and fostering strong relationships with parents, children, district staff, and AEA staff is required. Experience assessing and programming for infants, toddlers, and children (birth to 5) with significant behavioral, cognitive, and communication needs is preferred.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have demonstrated successful collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, as well as experience supporting children and families from diverse backgrounds. Experience supporting MTSS design, implementation, and evaluation at the preschool-level preferred. Qualified applicants must be appropriately licensed/certified by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners, have a master's degree and a background in special education, including four years of teaching experience. Basic computer and technology skills are required. Bilingual abilities are a plus, but not required.

About Heartland:

Our mission at Heartland AEA is to improve the learning outcomes and well-being of all children and youth by providing services and leadership in partnership with families, schools and communities. Heartland AEA does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetics, pregnancy, disability, military or veteran status, parental, family or marital status. We provide services to an ever-growing variety of students and families across central Iowa, and it is our duty to work to provide that same diversity among the individuals we employ.

We strive to cultivate an environment that fosters a healthy work-life balance by providing a wide variety of employee benefits, including but not limited to,

• No-cost individual healthcare coverage
• IPERS retirement benefit
• Opportunities for a flexible work schedule depending on position
• Time off including Winter Break
• On-going coaching and mentoring for professional growth
• An Employee Assistance Program and a Wellness Program