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School Social Worker

Young World Physical Education, Johnston, IA, United States


School Social Worker
Heartland Area Education Agency Johnston Regional Education Center – Johnston, Iowa

Job Details
Job ID:

5576372

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Re‑Posted:

Mar 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Aug 10, 2026

Position Type:

Full‑Time | 2026–27 School Year | 192‑Day Contract

Job Description
Full‑Time

| 2026–27 School Year | 192‑Day Contract (Johnston Officeserving the Urbandale school district)

Are you passionate about helping every student reach their full potential? Heartland AEA is seeking dedicated School Social Workers to join our team for the 2026–27 school year.

Heartland AEA supports 57 public school districts, 44 accredited nonpublic schools, and 2 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
Act as a liaison among the agency, local schools, families, and community organizations to support learners' academic, behavioral, and social‑emotional development.

Collaborate, consult, and coach educators in Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) within a Multi‑Tiered System of Support (MTSS).

Provide consultation and coaching to general and special education teachers on instructional strategies and behavior management.

Facilitate the implementation of the Child Find reevaluation processes, including evaluations to determine eligibility for special education services.

Assist in developing and implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) aligned with state and federal requirements.

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

192‑day working contract

What We’re Looking For
Licensure:

Iowa Bureau of Educational Examiners B‑21 School Social Worker Endorsement (Initial or Full Professional Service License), OR

Iowa Department of Public Health License: Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Iowa Bureau of Educational Examiners Statement of Professional Recognition.

Education:

Master’s degree in Social Work or School Social Work from an accredited program

Contact Information

Whitney Wolf

6500 Corporate Dr

Johnston, Iowa 50131

Phone: (515) 270-9030

Email: wwolf@heartlandaea.org

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