Grant Wood AEA

Grant Wood AEA is hiring School Psychologists to help students succeed academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally.

In this role, you'll collaborate with educators and families to identify student needs, develop effective support plans, and provide interventions that help students thrive.

Apply today: https://www.applitrack.com/GrantwoodAEA/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackJobID=340&ref=

Registration is now open for FOSS Summer Sessions (Grades K–8)!

Join a full day of hands-on learning focused on best practices in science instruction and planning a FOSS unit. Explore kit materials, curriculum guides, and digital resources to strengthen your upcoming instruction.

Optional ongoing virtual coaching is also available for participants. Educators who have attended prior FOSS workshops can select from additional options in the registration survey.

Don’t miss this opportunity!

FOSS Summer 2026 Registration — Now Open! - Grant Wood AEA Implementation Science for Educational Initiatives with Ongoing Coaching (FOSS Workshop for Grades K-8) In this full day of learning, both new and experienced FOSS teachers will go over best practices for science instruction and plan for one FOSS ...

At the final collaborative special education team meeting of the school year, Longfellow Elementary in the Iowa City School District and Grant Wood AEA staff took time to recognize the incredible progress students made throughout the year.

Each heart on the posters represents a student accomplishment, whether exiting an IEP, meeting an IEP goal, or gaining greater independence.

Thank you to the dedicated educators, support staff, and families who help make these successes possible. Every heart tells a story of growth, perseverance, and achievement!

Grant Wood AEA is hiring full-time and part-time Audiologists to support children and students with hearing impairments.

In this role, you'll identify auditory concerns, collaborate with audiometrists and families, recommend appropriate referrals, and help plan educational services that support student success.

Apply today: https://www.applitrack.com/GrantwoodAEA/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackJobID=348&ref=

This spring, the Region 10 CTE Planning Partnership hosted four Career and Technical Education (CTE) professional development days focused on strengthening partnerships, enhancing instruction, and expanding career-connected learning opportunities. Educators collaborated with Kirkwood Community College, explored Iowa Department of Education resources, learned work-based learning strategies, and participated in industry tours and guest speaker sessions highlighting local career pathways.

These experiences helped educators connect classroom learning to real-world industry applications while building stronger community partnerships.

Thank you to the following organizations and businesses for supporting these events through tours, presentations, and industry expertise:
• Orbit Farms
• P & K Midwest
• Linn County Solid Waste Agency
• Kingston Yard
• Pickle Palace
• Glow Beauty Bar
• Downtown Cedar Rapids
• Ryan Companies
• Big Grove Brewery
• Cedar Rapids Tourism Office
• DoubleTree Convention Complex
• VenuWorks / Alliant Energy PowerHouse

Their partnership helped create meaningful learning experiences that will continue strengthening CTE programs across the region.

Grant Wood AEA is hiring a Special Education Consultant for the 2026–27 school year!

In this role, you’ll work alongside educators to support students with disabilities, assist with program planning, and help create learning environments where every student can succeed.

Apply now: https://www.applitrack.com/GrantwoodAEA/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Professional%2fContracted

Grant Wood AEA is hiring a School Social Worker for the upcoming 26-27 school year!

School social workers play an important role in supporting students’ social, emotional, behavioral, and adaptive needs while partnering with educators, families, and community members to help students thrive both in and out of the classroom.

Make a difference, and apply today: https://www.applitrack.com/GrantwoodAEA/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Professional%2fContracted

At a recent speech meeting, seven speech-language pathologists were recognized for completing their Clinical Fellowship year at GWAEA. Congratulations on a year of learning, growth, and making a difference for students. Your hard work and dedication are greatly appreciated!

Pictured: Kelsey Walswick, Jonathan Romero, Anna Martin, Brandi Marticoff, Sarah Dilworth, and Moira Eggleston. Not pictured: Brittney Fike.

Grant Wood AEA is hiring Speech-Language Pathologists for the 2026–27 school year. Clinical Fellowship applicants are encouraged to apply!

In this role, you’ll help students strengthen their communication skills through assessment, intervention, and support in areas including language, articulation, fluency, and voice.

Join a team that’s dedicated to helping every child succeed.

Apply today: https://www.applitrack.com/GrantwoodAEA/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackJobID=341&ref=

Congratulations to all of Grant Wood AEA's retirees!

This week we had a chance to celebrate just a few, and more celebrations are on the way!

Thank you for the years of dedication, support, and care you have given to students, schools, families, and colleagues across our communities. Your impact will be felt for years to come, and we wish you all the best in this next chapter!