10003 School Psychologist Training Opportunity - Summer 2027
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
- Educators with Bachelor's degrees currently working in schools (teachers, paraprofessionals, etc.) for the Bachelor's track.
- Professionals with Master's degrees in education and related fields for the Master's track.
- Commitment to serve 3 years in their AEA after completion of the program.
Nice To Haves
- Working full-time while taking classes part-time.
Responsibilities
- Serve as AEA school psychologists in rural areas upon graduation.
- Address critical local needs for mental health supports in schools.
Benefits
- The grant covers the cost of books each semester.
- The grant covers travel costs for in-person classes/sessions.
- The 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 in the program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
