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Paraprofessional, Journeys Program, MAWSECO -Howard Lake, MN *UP TO $2,500 HIRING INCENTIVE*

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Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938
Position Title: Special Education Paraprofessional
Assignment Location: Journeys in Howard Lake, MN
Hours per Day: 7
Schedule: 179 day contract per school calendar
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

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).

POSITION QUESTIONS:
Contact Jill Sundblad, Assistant Director of Special Education Programs, by phone: 320-543-1122
ext. 2128 or by email: [email protected]

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 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.

Special Education Teacher, Trek Program, 1.0 FTE, MAWSECO-Howard Lake, MN *UP TO $5,000 HIRING INCENTIVE*

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Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938
Position Title: Special Education Teacher, 1.0 FTE
Assignment Location: TREK Program in Howard Lake, MN
Hours per Day: 8.0
Schedule: 182 day contract per school calendar
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

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 TREK:
TREK is a program designed for students who have been identified as having a 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.

Contact Jill Sundblad, Assistant Director of Alternative Programs phone 320-543-1122
ext. 2128 or email at: [email protected]

MAWSECO is an equal opportunity employer

Paraprofessional, Village Ranch Alternative Program, Cokato, MN

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Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938
Position Title: Special Education Paraprofessional – Meeker and Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938-52
Assignment Location: Village Ranch Alternative Program, Cokato, MN
Hours per Day: 7
Schedule: 179 day contract per school calendar
Anticipated Start Date: August 2024
Salary: Placement per the MSEA contract for Paras / COTAs, based on applicable experience

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).

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 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 Caren Heltne at (320) 286-2922 ext 1100 Cell: (612) 441-0651 or email at: [email protected]

HOW TO APPLY:
If you have questions or concerns regarding the application process, please contact Elizabeth Sullivan (612) 417-6491 or email at: [email protected]

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 Heidi Hennen (320) 543-1122 ext: 2105 or email at: [email protected]

LTS – HS Special Education Teacher

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Rush City High School has a full-time, long-term, substitute teacher position open to begin as soon as possible and tentatively end January 3, 2024. The substitute teacher would be solely responsible for delivering lessons in a special education setting: Functional Classes, Consumer Math, and Social Skills. Due process may be required based on experience.

This position is open until filled and applications will be processed as they are received.

 

Payroll Specialist

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Rush City Schools is seeking a full time, 12-month, Payroll Specialist. This position provides support and assistance to the Business Manager in the administration of the school districts payroll functions and related activities. Details of the primary duties are processing of payroll, data entries, payroll liabilities, and reporting. This position will assist with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, long term disability, TRA/PERA and 403(b) plans. The Payroll Specialist will serve as a resource for staff while ensuring payroll actions and activities follow all applicable policies, state and federal laws and labor agreements. Other duties of a similar nature may also be assigned.

Candidates must have excellent organization, written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to fulfill Rush City Schools mission statement. Salary is based upon experience and qualifications. Applications accepted until the position is filled.

Custodian II – 2nd Shift

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Rush City Schools is in search of an evening custodian.

This position is 12 month, 8 hour per day, 40 hour per week, 2nd shift custodian.  Primary duties include mopping, sweeping, carpet extracting, vacuuming, dusting, washing walls, windows, painting, sanitary fixtures, set up/take down of evening events, and other duties as defined in job description.

Compensation follows Teamsters Local #320 bargaining agreement and includes an hourly shift differential. This position is open until filled.