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Speech-Language Pathologist

Heartland Area Education Agency

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Location
Johnston, IA
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Iowa Board Educational Examiners Licensure

Job overview

Heartland AEA seeks Speech-Language Pathologists for the 2026–27 school year, starting in January 2027. The role supports students’ communication needs through assessment, evidence-based intervention, and collaboration with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Office location and district assignments are to be determined. The agency serves schools and students across central Iowa.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CollaborationSpeech-Language AssessmentEvidence-Based InterventionConsultation

Qualifications

Iowa Board Educational Examiners LicensureMaster's in Speech Pathology or Communications Disorders or Qualified by Statement of Professional RecognitionCertificate of Clinical Competence

Full job description

Job ID: 5962860

Speech-Language Pathologist

Full-Time | 2026–27 School Year | Starting in January 2027

(Office location and district assignments to be determined)

Are you passionate about helping every student reach their full potential?

Heartland AEA is seeking dedicated Speech-Language Pathologists to join our team for the 2026–27 school year.

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

What You’ll Do

  • Collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary team members to support students’ communication needs.

  • Conduct speech-language assessments that are relevant to the presenting concern and meaningful within educational and home contexts.

  • Plan, implement, and monitor evidence-based interventions using a variety of service delivery models.

  • Support the generalization of communication skills across settings through collaboration and consultation.

Why Join Us?

  • Meaningful, student-centered work

  • A collaborative, multidisciplinary team structure

  • Extensive professional learning opportunities

  • Two-year onboarding and induction process

  • Opportunities to pursue various career paths within the Agency

  • Full-time employees with benefits

What We’re Looking For

Licensure:

  • Appropriately licensed/certified by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners

Education:

  • Master’s degree in speech pathology or communications disorders from a recognized training institution or qualified by a Statement of Professional Recognition

  • Certificate of Clinical Competence preferred

Job Description (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QPRbmOOB2zbm1wwNtyMGOFMeiwi7RYZ-/view?usp=drive\_link)

How this job compares

Set against the 3,425 open Speech-Language Pathologist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$82–113K/yr538 salary ranges
  • Iowa median$34–52/hr22 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 58 open Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Iowa and 3,425 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Iowa
Experience
Speech-Language Pathologist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median (930 postings).
Education
1,729 of the 3,425 open Speech-Language Pathologist jobs (50%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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