1267 Special Education Consultant (Sioux City and surrounding area)
Listed on 2026-07-30
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Education / Teaching
Special Education Teacher, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Training Instructor / Specialist
Special Education Consultant
Iowa's Area Education Agencies are educational partners embedded in Iowa schools. We exist to create a thriving educational landscape where all learners and educators have access to high-quality, evidence-based and strategic supports and services, collaboratively provided within districts, to help all learners achieve their full potential.
About the AgencyNorthwest AEA provides special education and school improvement services to 34 public school districts and 32 accredited, non-public schools. The agency serves 45,000 students and more than 5000 educators in a 10-county area of Northwest Iowa.
Our headquarters is located at 5800 Discovery Blvd., Sioux City, with regional offices in Cherokee, Denison, Le Mars, Onawa, and Sioux Center.
Job SummaryThe Special Education Consultant, in partnership with educators, families and communities, integrates consultative, coaching, and collaborative services within educational systems. Special education consultants are instructional specialists who provide ongoing support to district special education and general education teachers delivering services to students with disabilities. The consultant participates in the identification process and program planning of eligible students as well as working to attain the least restrictive environment appropriate for each eligible individual.
Working within the agency's educational framework, the consultant fosters positive learning environments, ensures compliance with state and federal guidelines, and enhances the overall success of learners.
Qualifications- Education:
Master's degree in special education or education with at least 30 graduate hours in special education. - Licensure:
Iowa Bureau of Educational Examiners license with a Special Education Consultant endorsement. - Experience:
Minimum of four years of successful teaching experience, with at least two years in special education.
Coaching:
- 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 and 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.
- Provide individual and group interventions as specified in Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Support teachers in adapting curriculum and instructional methods to meet the needs of learners with disabilities.
- Model and coach evidence-based instructional strategies, including co-teaching and differentiated instruction.
- Assist schools in using data to make informed decisions about instructional practices.
- Maintain documentation of activities and ensure confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and HIPAA regulations.
- Ensure adherence to IDEA regulations, state policies, and agency procedures.
- Provide professional development and training to educators, staff, and families to enhance the implementation of effective educational practices.
- Participate in internal and external (as directed) professional learning activities to stay current with trends and evidence-based practices
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