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Date of Availability: August 11, 2025
Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938
Date Posted: May 12, 2025
Position Title: Behavior Analist
Assignment Location: MAWSECO Member Districts and programs
Hours per Day: 8
Schedule: Certified Staff: 182 day contract per school calendar
Anticipated Start Date: August 11, 2025
Salary: $53,004-85,285, plus competitive benefits
Other compensation: Mileage reimbursement based on current IRS standard business mileage rate
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Behavior Analyst is responsible for providing classroom and program behavior consultation, workshop development and training, functional behavior assessments, formulation of behavior plans, and the documentation and monitoring of student progress.
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.
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 7-12 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.
ABOUT EASTERN WRIGHT:
The Eastern Wright Program is an intermediate level (grades 6-8) federal setting IV special education program designed to meet the needs of students who experience significant emotional and/or behavioral disabilities. The program is located in the Wright Technical Center. 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. By reaching goals determined by the IEP team, which includes the parents, the Eastern Wright program is able to positively affect the future development and success of each student served.
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 STEP:
STEP (Student Transitioning in Educational Programming) is an educational program for young adults ages 18-21 with special needs. It is a community-based special education program emphasizing work experience and independent living skills. The 18-21 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 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 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. Residential facility. The educational program provides a flexible and safe environment in which students can experience educational success. VRAP serves boys ages 12 - 18 some of whom have pre-identified disabilities. Enrollment is made up of boys primarily living in the Village Ranch residence.
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.
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/<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.applitrack.com%2Fmawseco%2FOnlineApp%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C6f2a261754a64444eccb08dd919839a7%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638826805162762695%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=W6d97uVVNK7uFLy01BD9SMaekozUVseDXBA%2FUxsHxXA%3D&reserved=0>
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<mailto:esullivan@mawseco.k12.mn.us>
POSITION QUESTIONS:
Contact Melissa Hanson, Executive Director phone (320) 543-1122 or email at: mhanson@mawseco.k12.mn.us<mailto:mhanson@mawseco.k12.mn.us>
MAWSECO is an equal opportunity employer
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August 11, 2025Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938
Date Posted: May 12, 2025
Position Title: Behavior Analist
Assignment Location: MAWSECO Member Districts and programs
Hours per Day: 8
Schedule: Certified Staff: 182 day contract per school calendar
Anticipated Start Date: August 11, 2025
Salary: $53,004-85,285, plus competitive benefits
Other compensation: Mileage reimbursement based on current IRS standard business mileage rate
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Behavior Analyst is responsible for providing classroom and program behavior consultation, workshop development and training, functional behavior assessments, formulation of behavior plans, and the documentation and monitoring of student progress.
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.
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 7-12 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.
ABOUT EASTERN WRIGHT:
The Eastern Wright Program is an intermediate level (grades 6-8) federal setting IV special education program designed to meet the needs of students who experience significant emotional and/or behavioral disabilities. The program is located in the Wright Technical Center. 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. By reaching goals determined by the IEP team, which includes the parents, the Eastern Wright program is able to positively affect the future development and success of each student served.
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 STEP:
STEP (Student Transitioning in Educational Programming) is an educational program for young adults ages 18-21 with special needs. It is a community-based special education program emphasizing work experience and independent living skills. The 18-21 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 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 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. Residential facility. The educational program provides a flexible and safe environment in which students can experience educational success. VRAP serves boys ages 12 - 18 some of whom have pre-identified disabilities. Enrollment is made up of boys primarily living in the Village Ranch residence.
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.
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 Melissa Hanson, Executive Director phone (320) 543-1122 or email at: mhanson@mawseco.k12.mn.us
MAWSECO is an equal opportunity employer
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