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Date of Availability: August 2025
Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938
Date Posted: May 16, 2025
Position Title: Paraprofessional
Assignment Location: Eastern Wright in Buffalo, MN
Hours per Day: 7
Schedule: 179 day contract per school calendar
Anticipated Start Date: August, 2025
Salary: Placement per the MSEA contract for Paras<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mawseco.k12.mn.us%2Fsite%2Fhandlers%2Ffiledownload.ashx%3Fmoduleinstanceid%3D24%26dataid%3D13316%26FileName%3DMSEA%2520MAWSECO%2520Agreement%2520Partially%2520Signed.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C6cc87b0727484520406408dd948c88a6%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638830053774427687%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=86S3a3Ods0%2B45mV1IJAmWCEkPZCfs7%2BG5xJEukaQlTw%3D&reserved=0> ($20.91 - $27.16/hour), based on applicable experience
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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:
* High school degree, GED, or equivalent experience; and
* Holds one of the following to meet the Highly Qualified Paraprofessional requirement or will obtain within the probationary period:
* At least two years of college credits (usually 60 credits in Minnesota)
* An AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree
* Obtain the PELSB Paraprofessional Credential
* Passing score of 460 (or higher) on the ParaPro Assessment
* Passing score of 65% (or higher) for the Instructional Support test and 70% (or higher) for the Knowledge and Application test on the Minnesota Service Cooperatives ParaEducator Proctored Test
*MAWSECO offers prospective candidates access to online training materials and would proctor the test*
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 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://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.applitrack.com%2Fmawseco%2FOnlineApp%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C6cc87b0727484520406408dd948c88a6%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638830053774469965%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=PnQjqtqy9wDNG%2F%2F5QyYvxmnOEesyeRw8yYEci3VKfjY%3D&reserved=0> 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%7C6cc87b0727484520406408dd948c88a6%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638830053774490220%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=zZ9Oj4z8TqCOyYEHKPD6Z1%2Fnr%2FaIVgu%2BLH7z4lkmfpk%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 Nathan Woodford at (320) 763-2260 Cell: (612) 413-4947 or email at: nwoodford@mawseco.k12.mn.us
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Start Your Online Application NowDate of Availability:
August 2025Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938
Date Posted: May 16, 2025
Position Title: Paraprofessional
Assignment Location: Eastern Wright in Buffalo, MN
Hours per Day: 7
Schedule: 179 day contract per school calendar
Anticipated Start Date: August, 2025
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:
- High school degree, GED, or equivalent experience; and
- Holds one of the following to meet the Highly Qualified Paraprofessional requirement or will obtain within the probationary period:
- At least two years of college credits (usually 60 credits in Minnesota)
- An AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree
- Obtain the PELSB Paraprofessional Credential
- Passing score of 460 (or higher) on the ParaPro Assessment
- Passing score of 65% (or higher) for the Instructional Support test and 70% (or higher) for the Knowledge and Application test on the Minnesota Service Cooperatives ParaEducator Proctored Test
*MAWSECO offers prospective candidates access to online training materials and would proctor the test*
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 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 Nathan Woodford at (320) 763-2260 Cell: (612) 413-4947 or email at: nwoodford@mawseco.k12.mn.us
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