Openings as of 11/13/2025
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).
QUALIFICATIONS:
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 #0938 Date Posted: Position Title: ECSE Teacher, 1.0 FTE Hours Per Day: 8 Schedule: 182 day contract per school year Anticipated Start Date: 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 Position Title: Floating Special Education Teacher, 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: Immediately Salary: $48,694 - $87,846/ year. Placement per the EdMN MAWSECO Master Agreement, based on education and experience. Other Compensation: 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.
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. 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/
QUESTIONS ABOUT POSITION: If you have questions about the position, please contact Colleen Carlson, Director of Educational Programs, by phone at (612) 489-4082 or email at: cccarlson@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.
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.
