Special Education Consultant (2025-2026)

Green Hills AEA is recruiting for a Special Education Consultant. This position is a full time position for a 190 day contract. Applicant must be eligible for Iowa licensing through the Board of Educational Examiners.

Green Hills AEA employs employees across the southwest region of the state, serving all public and non-public schools in our service area. Starting salary will be between $52,637 - 83,907 depending on education and years of experience for a 190 day contract. Additional paid professional development days are available. We offer a competitive starting wage and excellent benefits, including IPERS. Green Hills pays 100% of employee single coverage for medical, dental and vision. We also offer family insurance at a great rate. See our website for additional information about Green Hills AEA, www.ghaea.org.

Qualifications: Meet Iowa Standards of Current Licensing for a Special Education Consultant

General Responsibilities:

Function as the Special Education Consultant with major responsibility for

providing consultation to programs for children with special needs, AEA

content consultants, and LEA teachers. Willingness to lead through

coaching, consultation and collaboration with AEA colleagues and LEA

personnel.

Provide direct consultation to general and special education service

teachers concerning behavior of students, curriculum

development/adjustment, student learning style, adoption of methods and

materials.

Disseminate new technology and innovations concerning appropriate

programming for students. Facilitate the implementation of such

programming and provide ongoing follow-up.

Responsible for arranging, planning, and delivery of appropriate agency

approved staff development activities as directed by the Regional

Administrator.

Function as a member of problem-solving/intervention team(s). Work

collaboratively with educators and parents to motivate students within

their environment.

Demonstrate knowledge of current best vocational, transition and

curricular practices in reading, math, language and behavior intervention,

and in other accommodation techniques.

Participate in continuing professional development activities to enhance

professional knowledge and skills.

Develop specific objectives for the assignment The objective will serve as

a base toward implementation of agency’s goals and mission and serve as

criteria for evaluating service provided.

Green Hills AEA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Contact Human Resources,

Tami Pauley, 712-366-7762, tpauley@ghaea.org.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $50,375.00 - $82,023.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching Special Education: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LIcense with the Iowa Board of Education Examiners (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,375 - $82,023