Job Description

MAWSECO is a special education cooperative agency composed of seven member school districts: Annandale, Dassel-Cokato, Delano, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted, Litchfield, Maple Lake, and Rockford. Together, these districts collaborate to deliver exceptional special education services. The Cooperative's mission is to provide high-quality leadership, support, and resources to staff, students, and families within its member districts, as well as to other districts and agencies that utilize its services. MAWSECO’s central office is located in Howard Lake, MN, conveniently situated west of the Twin Cities metro area and south of St. Cloud.

MAWSECO operates eight alternative education programs for students with disabilities and those in residential programs. TREK, at the MAWSECO Education Center, specializes in supporting students with Autism Spectrum or Developmental Cognitive Disorders, providing innovative strategies and a nurturing environment to help them thrive. Village Ranch Alternative Program (VRAP) in Cokato, MN, provides a supportive learning environment for students aged 12-18, many with EBD, SLD, or other challenges. Located at Village Ranch, Inc., VRAP helps students overcome obstacles and transition to mainstream education or meaningful careers.

As a Special Education Paraprofessional, you'll be a key player in supporting students within our special education program. Your role will be as dynamic as the students you assist. 

Your Role Will Include:

• Providing personalized instructional support to meet students' unique learning needs.
• Offer hands-on assistance with daily living skills and behavior plans.
• Guide and empower students as they progress through their individual learning journeys.
• Collaborate closely with individualized lesson plans and IEP goals to ensure student success.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Meets the Highly Qualified Paraprofessional requirement or will obtain qualification within the probationary period by having one of the following:
  • At least two years of college credits (typically 60 credits in Minnesota).
  • An AA, AS, AAS, or higher degree.
  • PELSB Paraprofessional Credential.
  • Passing score of 460 or higher on the ParaPro Assessment.
  • Passing scores on the Minnesota Service Cooperatives ParaEducator Proctored Test:
  • 65% or higher on the Instructional Support test.
  • 70% or higher on the Knowledge and Application test.

MAWSECO provides access to online training materials and offers proctored testing for candidates.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience working with individuals with special needs
• Background as a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) or Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Salary and Benefits:

• Starting pay: $20.91/hour - $27.16/hour
• MAWSECO Summary of Benefits:  Benefits Summary

Locations & Shift Times:

TREK at the MAWSECO Education Center, Howard Lake, MN
Village Ranch Alternative Program - Cokato, MN

• Monday-Friday, 7 hours per day, 179 paid days per year

If you're ready to bring patience, creativity, and care to a role that truly changes lives, this is the job for you! Apply today! 

 

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work, Monday to Friday,

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