Openings as of 1/17/2026
Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938 Position Title: Special Education Paraprofessional Assignment Location: TREK at the MAWSECO Education Center, Howard Lake, MN Hours per Day: 7 Schedule: 179 day contract per school calendar Anticipated Start Date: Immediately Salary: $21.75 - $28.24/ hour. Placement per the MSEA contract for Paras, based on applicable experience. Benefits: As outlined on MAWSECO's Summary of Benefits POSITION OVERVIEW: The Special Education Paraprofessional works with students assigned to the special education program or service, under the direction of the licensed staff and performs duties to support the program in general. This includes, but is not limited to providing data-driven instructional support, personal care and behavioral assistance to students with special needs. Depending on student needs, responsibilities and duties may involve assisting and guiding students daily living skills, implementing behavior plans and /or monitoring and enforcing appropriate skills in accordance with instructional lesson plans and student Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
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ABOUT TREK: TREK is a program designed for students who have been identified as having severe communication or neurological disorders. The target population for this program includes students who have been identified with Autism Spectrum Disorders or Developmental Cognitive Disorders and exhibit behavioral patterns which negatively affect the ability to interact with peers or adults in the regular school setting. TREK provides program solutions to effectively create an environment of successful learners.
ABOUT MAWSECO: MAWSECO is an agency of seven-member school districts (Annandale, Dassel-Cokato, Delano, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted, Litchfield, Maple Lake and Rockford) that have joined together to provide services in the area of special education. The mission of the Cooperative is to provide quality special education leadership, services, and support to its seven-member school districts’ staff, students and families as well as other agencies/districts that purchase its services. The MAWSECO central office is located in Howard Lake, MN which is west of the metro and south of St. Cloud.
HOW TO APPLY: Meeker and Wright Special Ed Coop #938 utilizes an online application system. Please visit the site to apply: https://www.applitrack.com/mawseco/OnlineApp/ If you have questions or concerns regarding the application process, please contact Elizabeth Sullivan by phone at (612) 417-6491 or email at: esullivan@mawseco.k12.mn.us
POSITION QUESTIONS: If you have questions regarding the position, please contact Jill Sundblad, Assistant Director of Alternative Programs phone (320) 543-1122 ext. 8128 or email at: jsundblad@mawseco.k12.mn.us MAWSECO is an equal opportunity employer.
Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938 Position Title: Special Education Paraprofessional Assignment Location: Cornerstones, Buffalo, MN Hours per Day: 7 Schedule: Para: 179 day contract per school calendar Anticipated Start Date: Immediately Salary: $21.75 - $28.24/ hour. Placement per the MSEA contract for Paras, based on applicable experience. Benefits: As outlined on MAWSECO's Summary of Benefits
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Special Education Paraprofessional works with students assigned to the special education program or service, under the direction of the licensed staff and performs duties to support the program in general. This includes, but is not limited to providing data-driven instructional support, personal care and behavioral assistance to students with special needs. Depending on student needs, responsibilities and duties may involve assisting and guiding students daily living skills, implementing behavior plans and /or monitoring and enforcing appropriate skills in accordance with instructional lesson plans and student Individualized Education Plans (IEP). QUALIFICATIONS:
ABOUT CORNERSTONES: Cornerstones is a therapeutic setting IV, multi-school district program located at the Wright Technical Center in Buffalo, MN and managed by MAWSECO. This program serves adolescents, grades 9-12 with emotional and behavioral needs that cannot be met within their home school district. The primary goal of the program is to provide educational support along with social skills training to acquire skills necessary to become independent learners in order to return to their home district as soon as possible.
HOW TO APPLY: Meeker and Wright Special Ed Coop #938 utilizes an online application system. Please visit the site to apply: https://www.applitrack.com/mawseco/OnlineApp/ If you have questions or concerns regarding the application process, please contact Elizabeth Sullivan (612) 417-6491 or email at: esullivan@mawseco.k12.mn.us
POSITION QUESTIONS: If you have questions regarding the position, pleae contact Nathan Woodford, Program Administrator, by phone: (763) 684-2260 or by email: nwoodford@mawseco.k12.mn.us.
MAWSECO is an equal opportunity employer.
Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938 Position Title: Floating Paraprofessional Assignment Location: This position will be a floating position and will work where most needed throughout the Cooperative’s eight alternative programs. Hours per Day: 7.0 Schedule: 179 day contract per school calendar Anticipated Start Date: Immediately Salary: $21.75 - $28.24/ hour. Placement per the MSEA contract for Paras, based on applicable experience. Benefits: As outlined on MAWSECO's Summary of Benefits
Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938Date Posted: March 17, 2025Position Title: Work Based Learning Coordinator/Special Education Teacher, 1.0 FTEAssignment Location: STEP Program in Howard Lake, MNHours per Day: 8.0Schedule: 182 day contract per school calendarStart Date: 2026-2027 School YearSalary: Placement per the teacher contract, based on education and experienceBenefits: As outlined on MAWSECO's Benefits page
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Candidate would case manage and teach approximately 10-12 students in a 18-22 year old transition disabled program located in Howard Lake.
ABOUT STEP:STEP (Student Transitioning in Educational Programming) is an educational program for young adults in special education ages 18-22 with identified transition needs. It is a community-based special education program emphasizing work experience and independent living skills. The 18-22 year old program services students who have completed high school requirements but are in need of extended schooling in two of the transition areas listed: Independent Living; Employment; Post Secondary Education and Training. The program was designed to meet these needs in the least restrictive, age appropriate environment.
ABOUT MAWSECO:MAWSECO is an agency of seven-member school districts (Annandale, Dassel-Cokato, Delano, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted, Litchfield, Maple Lake and Rockford) that have joined together to provide services in the area of special education. The mission of the Cooperative is to provide quality special education leadership, services, and support to its seven-member school districts' staff, students and families as well as other agencies/districts that purchase its services. The MAWSECO central office is located in Howard Lake, MN which is west of the metro and south of St. Cloud.
HOW TO APPLY: Meeker and Wright Special Ed Coop #938 utilizes an online application system. Please visit the site to apply: https://www.applitrack.com/mawseco/OnlineApp/ If you have questions or concerns regarding the application process, please contact Elizabeth Sullivan at (612) 417-6491 or email at: esullivan@mawseco.k12.mn.us
POSITION QUESTIONS: Contact Jill Sundblad, Program Administrator by phone (320) 543-1122 ext. 8128 or email at: jsundblad@mawseco.k12.mn.us
MAWSECO is an equal opportunity employer
Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938 Position Title: Behavior Analyst, 1.0 FTE Assignment Location: MAWSECO Member Districts and Programs Hours per Day: 8.0 Schedule: Certified Staff: 192 day contract Anticipated Start Date: Immediately Benefits: As outlined on MAWSECO's Summary of Benefits Salary: $63,000 - $93,000, based on education and experience Other compensation: Mileage reimbursement based on current IRS standard business mileage rate
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Behavioral Analyst will provide MAWSECO member districts and programs with staff development, interventions for students with social and emotional difficulties; consult with IEP teams regarding students with social and emotional difficulties, and developmental delays.
QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a minimum of a Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or closely related field and at least 1 year related experience. Prefer BCBA Board Certification. Certification in Restrictive Procedures Training. Requires a MN driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
HOW TO APPLY: Meeker and Wright Special Ed Coop #938 utilizes an online application system. Please visit the site to apply: https://www.applitrack.com/mawseco/OnlineApp/ If you have questions or concerns regarding the application process, please contact Elizabeth Sullivan (612) 417-6491 or email at: esullivan@mawseco.k12.mn.us.
POSITION QUESTIONS: If you have questions regarding the position, please contact Melissa Hanson, Executive Director, by phone (320) 543-1122 ext. 8103 or email at: mhanson@mawseco.k12.mn.us.
Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938 Date Posted: January 16, 2026Position Title: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Birth-3 Early Intervention, part-time or full-timeAssignment Location: MAWSECO Member District Area-Litchfield/Dassel-Cokato areasHours per Day: 8Schedule: 182 day contract as assigned; flexible scheduling options availableAnticipated Start Date: July 1, 2026Salary: Placement per the EdMN MAWSECO Master Agreement, based on education and experience; prorated based on total contract daysBenefits: As outlined on MAWSECO's Summary of BenefitsOther compensation: Mileage reimbursement based on current IRS standard business mileage rate
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) serves infants and toddlers from birth to age 3 and their families. This role focuses on evaluating, planning, and providing services to support communication and feeding development in natural environments. This role emphasizes family-centered practices and coaching within natural environments; collaborating with families and interdisciplinary team members to support each child's development. The SLP collaborates with caregivers, service coordinators, and interdisciplinary team members to support each child's development within the context of their family and daily routines.
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ABOUT MAWSECO: MAWSECO is an agency of seven member school districts (Annandale, Dassel-Cokato, Delano, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted, Litchfield, Maple Lake and Rockford) that have joined together to provide services in the area of special education. The mission of the Cooperative is to provide quality special education leadership, services and support to its seven member school districts' staff, students and families as well as other agencies/districts that purchase its services. The MAWSECO central office is located in Howard Lake, MN which is west of the metro and south of St. Cloud.
POSITION QUESTIONS:Contact Melissa Hanson, Executive Director phone (320) 543-1122 ext. 8103 or email at: mhanson@mawseco.k12.mn.usMAWSECO is an equal opportunity employer
ABOUT WINGS: The Wings Alternative Program, located in Litchfield, MN is a residential treatment center for chemical dependency. The program serves male and female adolescents ages 14 years and older from throughout Minnesota and from other states. MAWSECO staff members provide educational services to students attending this program.
POSITION QUESTIONS: If you have questions about the position, please contact Jill Sundblad, by phone at (320) 543-1122 ext. 8128 or email at: jsundblad@mawseco.k12.mn.us MAWSECO is an equal opportunity employer.
POSITION OVERVIEW: This position is responsible for providing education in a variety of subject areas to general education and special education students in a small structured setting. The teacher will collaborate with stakeholders in the development and implementation of individualized education programs and instruction in academic and behavioral areas. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must hold a valid State of Minnesota teaching license or short-call substitute license.
POSITION QUESTIONS: If you have questions regarding the position, please contact Jill Sundblad, Program Administrator, by phone (320) 543-1122 ext. 8128 or email at: jsundblad@mawseco.k12.mn.us. MAWSECO is an equal opportunity employer.
