Openings as of 4/20/2025
Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938 Date Posted: March 26, 2025 Position Title: Program Administrator Assignment Location: Sholund School for Girls (Annandale) and Wings (Litchfield) Hours per Day: 8 Schedule: 215 day contract (July 1 - June 30) Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2025 Salary: $90,000 - $115,000; commensurate with education and experience Benefits: As outlined on MAWSECO's Summary of Benefits
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Program Administrator provides leadership, oversight, and direction for assigned MAWSECO programs, ensuring high-quality educational services that meet the diverse needs of students. This position is responsible for creating an equitable school culture and climate that promotes student success and staff engagement. The Program Administrator supervises cooperative staff, coordinates program operations, and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, as well as district policies and procedures.
Key responsibilities include:
Program Leadership and Oversight: Plan, organize, and manage daily operations and activities within assigned programs. Evaluate the effectiveness of existing educational programs and lead efforts to revise and develop new programs aligned with student needs and cooperative goals.
Staff Supervision and Development: Supervise and evaluate cooperative staff, providing feedback and professional development to ensure the implementation of evidence-based instructional practices, assessments, and curriculum. Conduct classroom walkthroughs, offer ongoing feedback, and meet with staff to foster reflection and continuous improvement.
Compliance and Accountability: Ensure that all educational services comply with federal, state, and district regulations. Maintain accurate educational records and prepare required reports.
Resource Management: Allocate program resources effectively and efficiently to maximize impact. Develop and manage program budgets in alignment with district goals.
Curriculum and Program Development: Provide guidance and consultation to staff on curriculum development, instructional practices, and program planning. Lead staff meetings and deliver professional development to support high standards of teaching and learning.
Staffing and Scheduling: Organize staff schedules and coordinate the school calendar to meet state and district guidelines. Collaborate with administrative support to adjust staffing allocations as needed.
Collaboration and Communication: Build and maintain strong relationships with residential program staff, community partners, and other stakeholders. Attend staffings and meetings to ensure coordinated service delivery.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of innovation by encouraging and facilitating action on new ideas that advance MAWSECO’s mission and vision.
The Program Administrator plays a critical role in ensuring that MAWSECO programs provide a safe, supportive, and high-quality learning environment where all students can thrive. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of educational philosophy, culturally responsive teaching methods and approaches, and current best practices and strategies for a diverse student population.
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ABOUT SHOLUND: Sholund School for Girls is located in Annandale, MN and is the educational facility on the grounds of Village Ranch, Inc. Residential facility. This educational program serves girls in grades 7-12. Sholund provides a flexible and safe environment in which students can experience educational success. Enrollment is made up of students primarily living in the Village Ranch residence.
ABOUT WINGS: Wings Alternative Program in Litchfield, MN is located within the WINGS Adolescent Recovery Services residential treatment facility. The educational program serves male and female adolescents ages 14 years and older. MAWSECO staff members provide educational services to students while they are residing at WINGS Adolescent Recovery facility.
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 (612) 417-6491 or email at: esullivan@mawseco.k12.mn.us
POSITION QUESTIONS: Contact Caren Heltne, Assistant Director of Care and Treatment Programs at: (612) 441-0651 or email cheltne@mawseco.k12.mn.us or Melissa Hanson, Executive Director, at (320) 543-1122 or email at: mhanson@mawseco.k12.mn.us.
MAWSECO is an equal opportunity employer
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: Placement per the MSEA contract for Paras ($20.91 - $27.16/hour), 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).
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.
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: Contact Jill Sundblad, Assistant Director of Alternative Programs phone (320) 543-1122 ext 2128 or email at: jsundblad@mawseco.k12.mn.us
Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938 Date Posted: March 26, 2025 Position Title: Program Paraprofessional Assignment Location: Cornerstones, Buffalo Hours per Day: 7 Schedule: Para: 179 day contract per school calendar Anticipated Start Date: Immediately Salary: Placement per the MSEA contract for Paras ($20.91 - $27.16/hour), 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.
POSITION QUESTIONS: Contact Nathan Woodford, Program Administrator, by phone: 763-684-2260 or by email: nwoodford@mawseco.k12.mn.us
Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938 Date Posted: 2/19/2025 Position Title: Program Teacher Assignment Location: Village Ranch Alternative Program in Cokato, MN Hours per Day: 8 Days: 182 day contract per school calendar Anticipated Start Date: August, 2025 Salary: Placement per the teacher contract, based on education and experience Benefits: As outlined on MAWSECO's Summary of Benefits
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Program Teacher is part of an 11 member educational staff and is responsible for teaching a core subject as well as electives. The Program Teacher provides input into the development of Individualized Education plans and provides specialized instruction in academic and behavioral areas in collaboration with other educational professionals, residential program staff and administrators. Village Ranch Alternative Program provides behavioral support and interventions to students who have a history of trauma and need individualized behavior plans.
ABOUT VILLAGE RANCH ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM: Village Ranch Alternative Program (VRAP) is located in Cokato, MN and is an educational facility on the grounds of the Village Ranch, Inc. Care and Treatment facility. This program serves males in grades 7 -12. Village Ranch Alternative Program is part of the Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative (MAWSECO) #0938-52.
ABOUT MAWSECO: MAWSECO is an agency of seven-member school districts (Annandale, Dassel-Cokato, Delano, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted, Litchfield, Maple Lake and Rockford). The mission of the Cooperative is to provide quality educational leadership and services to its seven-member school districts’ and eight specialized programs. 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 email at: esullivan@mawseco.k12.mn.us POSITION QUESTIONS: Contact Caren Heltne at 612-441-0651 or email at: cheltne@mawseco.k12.mn.us MAWSECO is an equal opportunity employer
Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938 Date Posted: March 6, 2025 Position Title: Program Teacher Assignment Location: Village Ranch Alternative Program in Cokato, MN Hours per Day: 8 Days: 182 day contract per school calendar Salary: Placement per the teacher contract, based on education and experience Benefits: As outlined on MAWSECO's Summary of Benefits
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Program Teacher is part of a 11 member educational staff and is responsible for teaching a core subject as well as electives. The Program Teacher provides input into the development of Individualized Education plans and provides specialized instruction in academic and behavioral areas in collaboration with other educational professionals, residential program staff and administrators. Village Ranch Alternative Program provides behavioral support and interventions to students who have a history of trauma and need individualized behavior plans.
ABOUT VILLAGE RANCH: Village Ranch Alternative Program (VRAP) is located in Cokato, MN and is an educational facility on the grounds of the Village Ranch, Inc. Care and Treatment facility. This program serves males in grades 7 -12. Village Ranch Alternative Program is part of the Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative (MAWSECO) #0938-52. ABOUT MAWSECO: MAWSECO is an agency of seven-member school districts (Annandale, Dassel-Cokato, Delano, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted, Litchfield, Maple Lake and Rockford). The mission of the Cooperative is to provide quality educational leadership and services to its seven-member school districts’ and eight specialized programs. 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 email at: esullivan@mawseco.k12.mn.us POSITION QUESTIONS: Contact Caren Heltne at (612) 441-0651 or email at: cheltne@mawseco.k12.mn.us MAWSECO is an equal opportunity employer
Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938 Date Posted: March 25, 2025 Position Title: Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher, 0.75 FTE Assignment Location: MAWSECO Member District Area (anticipated locations include Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted and Dassel-Cokato areas) Hours Per Day: 6.0 Schedule: 182 day contract per school year Anticipated Start Date: August 11, 2025 Salary: Placement per the teacher contract, based on education and experience. Benefits: As outlined on MAWSECO's Summary of Benefits Other compensation: Mileage reimbursement based on current IRS standard business mileage rate
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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. 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
Questions about position: Contact Melissa Hanson, Executive Director at (320) 543-1122 or email at: mhanson@mawseco.k12.mn.us MAWSECO is an equal opportunity employer
Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938 Date Posted: March 17, 2025 Position Title: Work Based Learning Coordinator/Special Education Teacher, 2.0 FTE Assignment Location: STEP Program in Howard Lake, MN Hours per Day: 8.0 Schedule: 182 day contract per school calendar Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2025 Salary: Placement per the teacher contract, based on education and experience Benefits: 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 ages 18-22 with special needs, mainly in the disability categories of DCD, PD, and ASD. 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.
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, Assistant Director of Alternative Programs phone (320) 543-1122 ext. 2128 or email at: jsundblad@mawseco.k12.mn.us
Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938 Date Posted: March 17, 2025 Position Title: Special Education Teacher (Floating), 1.0 FTE 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: 8.0 Schedule: 182 day contract per school calendar Anticipated Start Date: August 11, 2025 Salary: Placement per the EdMN MAWSECO Master Agreement, based on education and experience Mileage reimbursement based on current IRS standard business mileage rate Benefits: As outlined on MAWSECO's Summary of Benefits
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Floating Special Education Teacher is a licensed special education teacher that reports every day, but is not assigned to a permanent classroom/program. This position is responsible for filling in where most needed in MAWSECO’s eight alternative programs as determined by the direct supervisor or designee. This could include long term substitute work if needed during the school year. This position will mainly work in a teaching position, but may also be assigned, on occasion and if needed, as a paraprofessional, administrative assistant, or other educational support.
For information about each of our alternative programs, please see below: 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 EBD needs that cannot be met within their home school district. Students coming to Cornerstones are first assessed by the Nystrom and Associates staff to determine the level of services needed. Nystrom and Associates staff develop a treatment plan for Cornerstones school and mental health services and social skills training provided by Nystrom and Associates. Nystrom and Associates services are provided during the school day, but are not part of school programming.
ABOUT EASTERN WRIGHT: The Eastern Wright Program is an intermediate (grades 6-8) combination skills and educational program. It is located in the Wright Technical Center in Buffalo, MN. All youth attending come from surrounding communities and have been identified with emotional and/or behavioral disorders or have significant behavior concerns. The primary goal of the program is to provide social skills and educational support to reduce stress and acquire skills in the emotional, behavioral, social and academic areas and return to the mainstream school as soon as possible. The Eastern-Wright Program and its team members believe that by working together, we will be able to positively influence students in our program.
ABOUT JOURNEYS: The Journeys program is located at the MAWSECO Education Center in Howard Lake and serves children with behavioral needs in grades K-4. It is a multi-district program and is managed by Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative. Journeys serves young students with behavioral needs that cannot be met within their home school district. Students receive academic classes, social, and life skills which are individualized to foster learning and successful interactions with peers and adults. Students are recommended for these services by their IEP team and with the approval of district administration. The students reintegrate, as appropriate, back to their home school as recommended by the IEP team.
ABOUT SHOLUND: Sholund School for Girls is located in Annandale, MN. This program started in November of 2016 and serves girls in grades 5-12. The educational program provides a flexible, safe environment in which students can experience educational success. Enrollment is made up of students from several different districts and is multi-agency in nature.
ABOUT STEP: STEP (Student Transitioning in Educational Programming) is an educational program for young adults ages 18-22 with special 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 VILLAGE RANCH: Village Ranch Alternative Program (VRAP) is located in Cokato, MN and is an educational facility on the grounds of the Village Ranch, Inc. group home. The educational program provides a flexible, safe environment in which students can experience educational success. Students attending VRAP range from 12-18 years of age and some have pre-identified disabilities in the area of Emotional Behavioral Disorders (EBD) or Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD), or have other learning difficulties. VRAP’s goal is to transition students with academic, behavioral and/or emotional difficulties to successful integration into mainstream educational and/or work opportunities.
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. For more information regarding our eight programs, please visit our website at: https://www.mawseco.k12.mn.us/
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
QUESTIONS ABOUT POSITION: Contact Melissa Hanson, Executive Director at (320) 543-1122 or email at: mhanson@mawseco.k12.mn.us
Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938 Date Posted: March 20, 2025 Position Title: Special Education Teacher, 2.0 FTE Assignment Location: Eastern Wright Program located in Buffalo, MN Hours per Day: 8.0 Schedule: 182 day contract per school calendar Anticipated Start Date: August 11, 2025 Salary: Placement per the teacher contract, based on education and experience Benefits: As outlined on MAWSECO's Summary of Benefits
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Special Education Teacher is responsible for assisting in assessing and identifying students with special needs according to Minnesota eligibility criteria. The Special Education Teacher plans for providing input, development and implementation of individualized education programs and instruction in academic and behavioral areas in collaboration with other educational professionals, parents and administrators. Depending upon assignment and license, Special Education Teachers provide specialized instruction in addressing student needs and learning.
ABOUT EASTERN WRIGHT: The Eastern Wright Program is an intermediate (grades 6-8) combination skills and educational program. It is located in the Wright Technical Center in Buffalo, MN. All youth attending come from MAWSECO member school districts and have been identified with emotional and/or behavioral disorders or have significant behavior concerns. The primary goal of the program is to provide social skills and educational support to reduce stress and acquire skills in the emotional, behavioral, social and academic areas and return to the mainstream school as soon as possible. The Eastern Wright Program and its team members believe that by working together, we will be able to positively influence students in our program. 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 Nathan Woodford at (763) 684-2260 Phone: (763) 682-6440 or email at: nwoodford@mawseco.k12.mn.us MAWSECO is an equal opportunity employer
Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938 Date Posted: March 21, 2025 Position Title: Special Education Teacher, 1.0 FTE Assignment Location: TREK Program in Howard Lake, MN Hours per Day: 8.0 Schedule: 182 day contract per school calendar Anticipated Start Date: August 11, 2025 Salary: Placement per the teacher contract, based on education and experience. Benefits: As outlined on MAWSECO's Summary of Benefits
ABOUT TREK: TREK is a program designed for students who have been identified as having a severe communication or neurological disorder. 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 in Kindergarten up to age 22.
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, Assistant Director of Special Education Programs phone (320) 543-1122 ext. 2128 or email at: jsundblad@mawseco.k12.mn.us
Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938 Date Posted: March 21, 2025 Position Title: Special Education Teacher, 2.0 FTE Assignment Location: Journeys Program in Howard Lake, MN Hours per Day: 8.0 Schedule: 182 day contract per school calendar Anticipated Start Date: August 11, 2025 Salary: Placement per the teacher contract, based on education and experience. Benefits: As outlined on MAWSECO's Summary of Benefits
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Special Education Teacher is responsible for assisting in assessing and identifying students with special needs according to Minnesota eligibility criteria. The Special Education Teacher plans for providing input, development and implementation of individualized education programs and instruction in academic and behavioral areas in collaboration with other educational professionals, parents and administrators. Depending upon assignment and license, Special Education Teachers provide specialized instruction in addressing student needs and learning. QUALIFICATIONS:
ABOUT JOURNEYS: The Journeys program is located at the MAWSECO Education Center in Howard Lake and serves children with behavioral needs in grades K-5. Journeys is a Federal Setting IV program that serves young students with behavioral needs that cannot be met within their home school district. Students receive academic classes, social, and life skills which are individualized to foster learning and successful interactions with peers and adults. Students are recommended for these services by their IEP team and with the approval of district administration. The students reintegrate, as appropriate, back to their home school as recommended by the IEP team. 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
Date Posted: April 8, 2025 Position Title: School Psychologist, 1.0 FTE Assignment Location: To be determined Hours per Day: 8 Schedule: 182 day contract as assigned Anticipated Start Date: August 11, 2025 Salary: Placement per the teacher contract, based on education and experience Benefits: As outlined on MAWSECO's Summary of Benefits Other compensation: Mileage reimbursement for business-related travel based on current IRS standard business mileage rate
POSITION OVERVIEW: The School Psychologist is responsible for conducting diagnostic assessments and evaluations to determine special education eligibility and collaborates with all key individuals to determine eligibility and level of service need. The School psychologist provides direct and/or indirect support and interventions to students, consults with teachers, families, and other school-employed professionals to improve support strategies, works with school administrators to improve school-wide practices and policies, and collaborates with community providers to coordinate needed services. Through their work, school psychologists help MAWSECO member districts successfully implement a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) framework in order to: improve academic achievement, promote positive behavior and mental health, support diverse learners, create safe, positive school climates, strengthen family-school partnerships, improve school-wide assessment and accountability, and monitor individual student progress in academics and behavior.
POSITION QUESTIONS: Contact Melissa Hanson, Executive Director by phone (320) 543-1122 or email at: mhanson@mawseco.k12.mn.us MAWSECO is an equal opportunity employer
Behavior Analyst, 0.8 FTE Position Assignment Location: MAWSECO Member Districts and Programs Hours per Day: 6 Schedule:192 day contract Anticipated Start Date: August 4, 2025 Salary: $42,403-$68,228 plus competitive benefit package Benefits: As outlined on MAWSECO's Summary of Benefits 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.
POSITION QUESTIONS: Contact Melissa Hanson, Executive Director phone (320) 543-1122 or email at: mhanson@mawseco.k12.mn.us
Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938 Date Posted: 3/12/2025 Position Title: Occupational Therapist, 0.8 FTE Assignment Location: Various locations based on student need Hours per Day: 8.0 Schedule: 146 day contract as assigned Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2025 Salary: Placement per the teacher contract, based on education and experience Benefits: As outlined on MAWSECO's Summary of Benefits Other compensation: Mileage reimbursement based on current IRS standard business mileage rate
POSITION OVERVIEW: Under the general supervision of the Special Education Supervisor, Occupational Therapists (OT) will lead the process in the development, implementation, and coordination of the school district's occupational therapy program for students with disabilities or physical/mental impairments. This will be done through development of individualized programming based on occupational performance deficits in activities of daily living, including: personal care, interaction skills, community integration, work, and communication.
ABOUT US: 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.
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: Questions about application/position: contact Melissa Hanson, Executive Director, at 320-543-1122 ext. 2103 or mhanson@mawseco.k12.mn.us
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.
