School Psychologist

Join Our Team as a School Psychologist!

Full-Time | 2027–28 School Year | 192-Day Contract
(Office location and district assignments to be determined)

Are you passionate about helping every student reach their full potential? We’re looking for dedicated School Psychologists to join our team for the 2027–28 school year! We also hire school psychology interns and pay between $58,537 - $61,630.

Heartland AEA supports 58 public school districts, 58 accredited nonpublic schools, and 3 charter schools. Our service area includes the Des Moines metro area and other communities in central Iowa serving more than 150,000 students.

Heartland AEA is recognized by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) for achieving the Proficient level in the Excellence in School Psychological Services (ESPS) program. This recognition signifies the Agency’s dedication to meeting the highest national standards in school psychology and its exceptional commitment to providing high-quality psychological services to a diverse range of school districts in Iowa.

What You’ll Do

Provide psychological services that promote students’ academic achievement, behavioral health, and mental health

Collaborate with educators, families, and community partners to support individualized learning and behavioral plans

Contribute to the RtI/MTSS model through assessments, interventions, and data-informed decision-making

Participate in Child Find activities to identify and support students with special needs

Why Join Us?

Meaningful, student-focused work

Extensive professional learning aligned to the NASP Practice Model Domains.

Two-year on-boarding and induction process.

A multi-disciplinary team structure

Opportunities to pursue various career paths within the Agency.

Interns are full-time employees with benefits

192 day working contract

What We’re Looking For

Licensure: Professional Service License (or eligibility) through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners

Education: Post-master’s level training in an approved School Psychology program (specialist degree or master’s + 30 preferred)

School Psychology Interns are welcome to apply!

School Psychologist Job Description