Special Education Consultant

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 license/certification from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners 
• Four years of successful experience, with two of those years in special education 

Salary 

• 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