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East Central

Executive Director

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This Executive Director administrative position includes a 260 day contract starting July 1, 2024. This position is responsible for providing overarching innovative leadership and vision to the West Central Education District (WCED), support to the transitioning Special Education Director, evaluation of service models to ensure success long term, and collaboration within the 4 member school districts of Albany, Melrose, Paynesville and Sauk Centre. This includes, but is not limited to WCED joint powers board development in governance and policy, assurance of compliance with all state and federal regulations, and regular consultation with administrators.

WCED is the home to the Alternative Learning Center to serve the members and surrounding districts.  Setting IV special education services are delivered for students with behavioral needs and a transition program for students is being developed to support the growing needs of the 18-22 students with disabilities.

WCED has a continuum of support for each member district to provide day-to-day support to special education staff and support the Multi Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for system accountability and improvement.  WCED employs a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and full time business manager to support the unique needs that surface through special education programming within the Ed District and its member districts. The Executive Director will have weekly travel to member districts with an administrative office located in Melrose at the WCED offices.

SALARY/BENEFITS
Salary range from $130-140K and competitive benefit package

Teacher for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Long Term Substitute

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Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938
Position Title: Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 1.0 FTE, Long Term Substitute
Assignment Location: Delano, Howard Lake, Waverly, Winsted, and Rockford school district areas
Hours per Day: 8
Schedule: Approximately 12 weeks (September-November 2024)
Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2024
Salary: Competitive salary based on education and experience

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Teacher for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, evaluates the educational needs of assigned students and in some cases, families; provides and evaluates appropriate instructional interventions and curriculum; monitors, documents and reports student progress; and provides parent support services. The Teacher for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing will travel between districts, work as a team member for evaluations and services. The Teacher for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing will travel between districts, work as a team member for evaluations and services.

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/
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. If you have questions or concerns regarding the application process, please contact Elizabeth Sullivan (612) 417-6491 or email at: [email protected]

POSITION QUESTIONS:
Contact Melissa Hanson, Executive Director of Special Education, phone (320) 543-1122  or email at: [email protected]

MAWSECO is an equal opportunity employer

Occupational Therapist, 1.0 FTE, Long Term Substitute

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Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938
Date Posted: February 16, 2024
Position Title: Occupational Therapist, 1.0 FTE, Long Term Substitute
Assignment Location: Annandale and Maple Lake School Districts
Hours per Day: 8.0
Schedule: August-November 2024
Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2024
Salary: Placement per the teacher contract, based on education and experience
Other compensation: Mileage reimbursement based on current IRS standard business mileage rate

POSITION OVERVIEW:
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Special Education, 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.

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: [email protected]

POSITION QUESTIONS:
Contact Melissa Hanson, Executive Director phone (320) 543-1122 or email at: [email protected]

MAWSECO is an equal opportunity employer

Special Education Teacher, Eastern Wright in Buffalo *Up to $5,000 Hiring Incentive*

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1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher beginning the 2024-2025 school year
Assignment Location: Eastern Wright Program located in Buffalo, MN
Hours per Day: 8.0
Schedule: 182 day contract per school calendar
Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2024
Salary: Placement per the teacher contract, based on education and experience
*Plus up to $5,000 Hiring Incentive*

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 5-7) 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 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 (320) 763-2260 Cell: (320) 200-8444 or email at: [email protected]

Work Experience – Career 1.0 FTE

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The Teacher develops material and lesson plans, conducts classroom instruction and evaluates and assess student performance. The incumbent meets with parents, interprets student progress, and informs parents/guardians about student strengths, weaknesses, and progress.

Physical Therapist

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The Physical Therapist functions as a service provider to assist students in mastering the goals and objectives identified on student Individual Education Plans (IEP).