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School Psychology

School psychologists help children succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. They collaborate and consult with teachers, administrators, parents, and other professionals to find effective solutions to learning and behavior problems. They assess academic skills, aptitude for learning, and social-emotional-behavioral issues, and evaluate eligibility for special services. Evidence-based research is used to develop and/or recommend effective interventions. Counseling, crisis management, teacher training, and helping parents to access community services are just some of the additional services provided.

For more information, please contact your local AEA.

We’re Looking for School Psychologists Like You!

Make an Impact! Help Iowa’s Students Reach Their Full Potential

As a school psychologist, you have the expertise to make a real difference, and we’d love for you to share it with our team. In this role, you’ll work with teachers, parents and administrators and support students in overcoming educational challenges so they can thrive. At an AEA, your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and every day is an opportunity to make an impact. School psychologists:

  • Partner with educators and families
  • Integrate consultative, coaching and collaborative services within educational systems
  • Assist in the identification of educational needs regarding social, emotional, behavioral, academic and adaptive behavior to support students with disabilities
  • Consult with school personnel and families around planning and implementation of appropriate instructional programs and intervention supports and services for students 

Ready to take the next step?

Apply Today! Contact your closest AEA to take the next step!

Iowa's AEAs map

Central Rivers AEA

Karl Kurt, kkurt@centralriversaea.org 

Grant Wood AEA

Katie Manske, kmanske@gwaea.org

Great Prairie AEA

Nathan Wood, nathan.wood@gpaea.org 

Green Hills AEA

Tami Pauley, tpauley@ghaea.org 

Heartland AEA

Kevin Fangman, kfangman@heartlandaea.org 

Keystone AEA

Teresa Bushman, tbushman@keystoneaea.org

Mississippi Bend AEA

Dawn Meier, dmeier@mbaea.org 

Northwest AEA

Jerome Schaefer, jschaefer@nwaea.org 

Prairie Lakes AEA

Michelle Dowd, mdowd@plaea.org