Grant Wood Area Education Agency
Type
Clinical
Location
In person
Time Commitment
Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Setting
Not applicable
Description
Are you a dedicated speech–language pathologist ready to make a difference? At Grant Wood AEA, we empower students, support educators, and partner with communities to help every child succeed.
As part of Iowa’s AEA system, you’ll play a key role in breaking down communication barriers and fostering inclusive learning environments. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team that values innovation, access cutting-edge resources, and advance your skills through professional development opportunities.
We offer flexible schedules to support work-life balance, competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for continuing education and licensure support.
Your responsibilities will include assessing and treating speech and language disorders, developing IEPs, and collaborating with school teams and families. A Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology and Iowa licensure (or eligibility) are required.
At GWAEA, we believe every child deserves a voice. Bring your expertise and compassion to our mission-driven team. Apply today to make an impact!
Skills And Competencies
Assessment Expertise—Proficiency in conducting thorough evaluations of speech, language, and related disorders.
Treatment Planning—Ability to develop and implement effective, evidence-based therapy plans and IEPs.
Communication Skills—Strong verbal and written communication to collaborate with families, educators, and teams.
Knowledge of AAC—Familiarity with augmentative and alternative communication systems and assistive technology.
Organizational Skills—Efficient management of caseloads, documentation, and compliance with regulations.
Interpersonal Skills—Empathy, cultural competence, and teamwork to support diverse populations.
Adaptability—Flexibility to address varying student needs and integrate innovative therapy approaches.
Professional Development—Commitment to lifelong learning and staying current with best practices.
Problem-Solving—Analytical and creative approaches to addressing complex cases and challenges.
Leadership and Advocacy—Skills in mentoring, training, and advocating for student needs within educational settings.
Required Qualifications
State licenses: Iowa
CCCs required: No
Other required qualifications: License or Letter of Recognition for the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners
Employment
W2
Compensation
Salaried
Pay Rate
$55,560–$94,190
Informed Pay
$43–$71/hr
Full Pay Rate for All Hours Worked?
Yes. Our SLPs work 190 days per year and are paid by contract.
Client Availability and Impact on Pay
Yes, hours are guaranteed.
Pay Rate Determiners
Higher pay comes with more education and years of experience.
Benefits
Health Insurance at no cost (single) and preventative care benefit paid at 100%
Dental Insurance at no cost (single) - family coverage available at cost to employee
Vision Insurance at no cost (single) - family coverage available at cost to employee.
Life Insurance $50,000 free term life insurance to all staff working half-time or more.
Retirement system: Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS), 6.29% of salary applied. Agency contributes amount equal to 9.44% of salary
Travel Accidental Death: $100,000 death benefit coverage
Worker's Compensation: Coverage by State of Iowa's Workers' Compensation
Stipends (taxed)
Our SLPs may choose to work additional days in the summer to work with students who qualify for Extended School Year for speech services. This is additional to contracted pay and does not count as part of the 190 day contract. It is paid at a per diem rate.
Reimbursements (untaxed)
Employee is granted up to 3 days of job related professional leave without loss of pay and include necessary expenses in a total sum not to exceed $400 which may be used to reimburse conference and workshop expenses; professional organization dues, license fees, and/or licensure/certification renewal. Monies may also be used to purchase: professional journals, books, digital media, and software.
Technology equipment/materials that are not provided by the agency for individual employee use may be purchased but shall not exceed $150 per work year.
Schedule
An employee's normal work day at the assigned agency center is from 8:00 am–4:30 pm with 30 minutes for lunch. It is recognized, however, that employees are contracted for a professional service that often does not lend itself to a specifically defined day. Therefore, employees shall accept the responsibility for the completion of their day's workload as demanded by their professional assignment. The employee's normal work day shall be 8 hours and shall include time necessary for work-related travel between work locations (travel to and from work is commute and not considered as part of the work day).
Additional Work Hours
When direct service interactions are needed outside of normal work hours, those situations may be eligible for altering the work day (flex time) or earning compensatory time.
PTO
Illness/Disability Leave: 13 paid days year 1; 14 days year 2; 15 days year 3; 16 days year 4; 17 year 5; 18 year 6 and thereafter.
Personal Leave: 2 paid days per year (unused leave accumulates at illness/disability).
Emergency Leave: 3 paid days per year in event of emergency situations beyond employee's control (weather)
Adoption Leave: 5 paid days to process and secure adoption of a child.
Bereavement Leave: 5 days immediate family, 3 days extended family
Holidays
Our agency is closed on federal holidays, therefore the employee would not work and not get paid.
These days don't count toward 190 days of work, which is what the employee gets paid for
Productivity Requirements
None
Caseload Cap
None
Dedicated Space
Yes: individual office
Parental Leave Policy
Employees are to use their paid leave available with remaining time being unpaid.
Does the Contract Include a Non-compete or Non-solicitation?
No
Clinical Fellowship
Accepts CFs? Yes
% of SLPs in company who are CFs: 8%
CF supervision provided: Yes
CF details: Our CFs earn a full salary with benefits during CF year. We have excellent support and collaboration with other SLPs across the agency.
Training program: Our CFs are full-time employees on day 1. They are provided with a CF supervisor and induction coach to ensure success. Onboarding occurs with one-on-one and small group follow-up and learning. New SLPs are expected to be independent at their assigned schools on the first day of school. There is approximately 2-3 weeks of training and preparation leading up to that day.
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