10003 School Psychologist Training Opportunity - Summer 2027

Northwest Area Education Agency • Sioux City, IA

45d • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Northern Iowa (UNI), in partnership with seven of Iowa’s AEAs, is offering a collaborative “grow your own” program that trains new school psychologists to increase access to mental health services in high-need, rural Iowa schools. Participants earn an Ed.S. in school psychology through UNI while continuing to work full-time. Upon graduation, students commit to serving as AEA school psychologists in rural areas, helping address critical local needs. Two pathways are available: Bachelor’s track: For educators with Bachelor's degrees currently working in schools (teachers, paraprofessionals, etc.); Ed.S. in 4 years. Master’s track: For professionals with Master's degrees in education and related fields; Ed.S. in 3 years. Iowa faces a critical shortage of school psychologists. While NASP recommends 1 psychologist per 500 students, current ratios in Iowa range from 1:1,657 to 1:7,857, limiting student access to mental health supports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (for Bachelor's track)
• Master's degree in education or related fields (for Master's track)
• Currently working in schools (teachers, paraprofessionals, etc.)
• Commitment to serve in AEA for 3 years after completion.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in increasing access to mental health services in rural Iowa schools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as AEA school psychologists in rural areas upon graduation.
• Help address critical local mental health needs in schools.

Benefits

• Grant covers the cost of books each semester.
• Grant covers travel costs for in-person classes/sessions.
• Grant covers 90% of tuition and fees.
• Ability to take classes part-time while working full-time.
• Join a cohort of up to 12 others taking the same sequence of courses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree