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Special Education Teacher/Special Education Teacher, Wings Alternative Program, Litchfield, MN

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Position Title: General/Special Education Teacher

Assignment Location: Wings Alternative Program – Litchfield, MN

Schedule: Full Time or Part Time

Anticipated Start Date: August 2026

Salary: Placement per the teacher contract, based on education and experience + $5,000 hiring incentive

Other Compensation: Mileage reimbursement based on current IRS standard business mileage rate (for staff traveling on a regular basis)

Benefits: As outlined on MAWSECO’s Summary of Benefits

POSITION OVERVIEW

MAWSECO is seeking a dedicated General/Special Education Teacher to serve students at the Wings Alternative Program. In this role, you will plan, develop, and implement individualized learning plans (IEPs) and behavior management strategies for students with special needs. You will work in a collaborative, supportive environment, delivering tailored instruction and adapting curriculum to meet the unique needs of adolescents in a residential recovery facility.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Planning and delivering educational instruction consistent with Cooperative objectives.
  • Ensuring due process timelines are met for all student records and evaluations.
  • Collaborating with parents, case managers, and interagency staff to formulate comprehensive programs.
  • Performing crisis intervention and utilizing proper restrictive procedures when necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education.
Licensure: Current State of Minnesota Teacher License in Special Education (e.g., EBD, LD, ASD, DD, or ABS).
Requirements: Valid Minnesota Driver’s License.
Preferred Experience: Previous teaching experience and experience working with individuals with disabilities. EBD background preferred.
Preferred Training: Experience and/or training in behavior management.
Skills: Strong communication, organizational skills, and a solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.

ABOUT WINGS

The Wings Alternative Program in Litchfield, MN is located within the WINGS Adolescent Recovery Services residential treatment facility. The program serves male and female adolescents ages 14 years and older from across Minnesota. MAWSECO staff members provide vital educational services to students while they are residing at the facility, ensuring they continue their academic journey in a flexible and safe environment.

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 joined together in 1975 to provide exceptional services in special education. Our mission is to provide quality leadership, services, and support that always meets or exceeds the expectations of those we serve. We believe in the intrinsic value of each person and the power of collaboration to make the impossible possible.

POSITION QUESTIONS

For specific questions regarding this position, please contact Chad Johnson, Program Administrator at (612) 406-6647 or [email protected].

MAWSECO is an equal opportunity employer.

Early Child Special Education Teacher

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Job Description:  

Full-time (1.0 FTE) Early Childhood Special Education Teacher with Faribault Public Schools.  This position will work with children ages birth through 5; mainly supporting our home-based birth to 3 program. Faribault ECSE teachers conduct evaluations, develop IFSPs/IEPs, and provide evidence-based special education interventions. Our teams utilize the EQIP model within the birth to 3 programming.

 

This position commences at the start of the 2026-2027 school year. You will be supported by a team that includes speech pathologists, occupational and physical therapists, other ECSE teachers, early learning coordinator, and case facilitator.

Qualifications:  
Experience working with Early Childhood Special Education students and families in a variety of settings; knowledge of both typical and atypical child development; ability to administer and interpret evaluation and assessment procedures; experience with developing and implementing IFSPs and IEPs; knowledge of due process forms and procedures required; ability to work in a team with other staff and parents; must be able to direct the work of paraprofessionals; excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; travel within the community is a part of this position.  Preferred, but not required: ability to speak and understand Somali, Spanish, or American Sign Language. All candidates will be considered.

Faribault Public Schools is a rural Pre-K through Adult School District located about 50 miles south of the Twin-Cities. The school district currently serves approximately 3,700 students in Faribault and our surrounding areas within our community of 23,000 citizens within the city limits. District sites include one early childhood center, three elementary schools K-5, one middle school 6-8, one high school 9-12, one area learning center 9-12 and one education center for adult education.

The historic community of Faribault offers adventure, fun, unique dining, history, shopping and entertainment. Once you arrive you will experience historic landmarks, cultural and artistic gathering places in downtown, 10 lakes within 10 miles with many resorts and campgrounds, 39 beautiful parks within the city, an outdoor aquatic center, miles of bike, walking and snowmobile trails, great lodging and restaurants; enjoy year round recreations such as biking, kayaking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, fat tire biking and so much more.

Compensation/Benefits/Perks:
Faribault Public Schools provides a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience, full contract salary and benefit information can be found within this link to the Faribault Education Association Teacher Contract. Other benefits include:

  • Substantial personal and sick leave days
  • Fully paid single health insurance
  • Annual stipend of up to $1000 for national certifications
  • Enticing retirement package
  • Our district educational positions qualify for federal loan forgiveness program
  • State of the Art Fitness Center open to staff
  • 1:1 Technology for staff use
  • Work-life balance culture
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Strong mission and vision statements
  • Numerous before/after school and summer programming for additional income and/or volunteering opportunities.
  • Solid Community Education programs offering opportunities to create and/or participate in unique programming

Daily Pay Range: $259.04 – $485.53 depending on experience.

In addition to a supportive and collaborative professional environment, the town of Faribault has a number of unique characteristics:

  • Commutable from Twin Cities, right off I35
  • Centrally located and driving distance within an hour of Mankato, Rochester, Twin Cities
  • Lots of lakes and good fishing
  • New downtown revitalization project
  • Small town feel with many shopping, restaurants & recreational opportunities

Special Education ABS, DCD, SLD and/or EBD Teacher

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Job Description:      
ABS, DCD and/or SLD 1.0 FTE Teachers at Roosevelt Elementary School.  This position commences on approximately 8/24/26 with the start of the 26-27 school year.

Qualifications:
Experience working with kindergarten aged students with academic and behavior challenges; knowledge of due process forms and procedures required; knowledge of MN SLD and DCD criteria and the evaluation process including Functional Behavior Assessments; understanding the use of Positive Behavior Supports; knowledge of how to write a Behavior Intervention Plan; ability to work with a team; training or willingness to be trained in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI); and excellent oral and written communication skills.  Highly qualified in Math, Reading and English preferred.  All candidates will be considered.

The historic community of Faribault offers adventure, fun, unique dining, history, shopping and entertainment. Once you arrive you will experience historic landmarks, cultural and artistic gathering places in downtown, 10 lakes within 10 miles with many resorts and campgrounds, 39 beautiful parks within the city, an outdoor aquatic center, miles of bike, walking and snowmobile trails, great lodging and restaurants; enjoy year round recreations such as biking, kayaking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, fat tire biking and so much more.

Compensation/Benefits/Perks: For more detailed information, click here for the Faribault Education Association Teacher Contract. Faribault Public Schools provides a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. Other benefits include:

  • Substantial personal and sick leave days
  • Fully paid single health insurance
  • Annual stipend of up to $1000 for national certifications
  • Enticing retirement package
  • Our district educational positions qualify for federal loan forgiveness program
  • State of the Art Fitness Center open to staff
  • 1:1 Technology for staff use
  • Work-life balance culture
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Strong mission and vision statements
  • Numerous before/after school and summer programming for additional income and/or volunteering opportunities.
  • Solid Community Education programs offering opportunities to create and/or participate in unique programming

Daily pay range: $259.04 – $485.53 depending on experience.

In addition to a supportive and collaborative professional environment, the town of Faribault has a number of unique characteristics:

  • Commutable from Twin Cities, right off I35
  • Centrally located and driving distance within an hour of Mankato, Rochester, Twin Cities
  • Lots of lakes and good fishing
  • New downtown revitalization project
  • Small town feel with many shopping, restaurants & recreational opportunities

Special Education Setting III Self Contained EBD Teacher

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Job Description: Special Education EBD Setting III 1.0 FTE Teacher at Lincoln Elementary School.  This position commences with the start of the 2026-27 school year.

Faribault Public Schools is a rural Pre-K through Adult School District located about 50 miles south of the Twin-Cities. The school district currently serves approximately 3,700 students in Faribault and our surrounding areas within our community of 23,000 citizens within the city limits. District sites include one early childhood center, three elementary schools K-5, one middle school 6-8, one high school 9-12, one area learning center 9-12 and one education center for adult education.

The historic community of Faribault offers adventure, fun, unique dining, history, shopping and entertainment. Once you arrive you will experience historic landmarks, cultural and artistic gathering places in downtown, 10 lakes within 10 miles with many resorts and campgrounds, 39 beautiful parks within the city, an outdoor aquatic center, miles of bike, walking and snowmobile trails, great lodging and restaurants; enjoy year round recreations such as biking, kayaking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, fat tire biking and so much more.

Qualifications:
Experience working with elementary aged students with academic and behavior challenges; knowledge of due process forms and procedures required; knowledge of MN SLD criteria and the evaluation process including Functional Behavior Assessments; understanding the use of Positive Behavior Supports; knowledge of how to write a Behavior Intervention Plan; ability to work with a team; training or willingness to be trained in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI); and excellent oral and written communication skills.  Highly qualified in Math, Reading and English preferred.

Compensation/Benefits/Perks:
Faribault Public Schools provides a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience, full contract salary and benefit information can be found within this link to the Faribault Education Association Teacher Contract. Other benefits include:

  • Substantial personal and sick leave days
  • Fully paid single health insurance
  • Annual stipend of up to $1000 for national certifications
  • Enticing retirement package
  • Our district educational positions qualify for federal loan forgiveness program
  • State of the Art Fitness Center open to staff
  • 1:1 Technology for staff use
  • Work-life balance culture
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Strong mission and vision statements
  • Numerous before/after school and summer programming for additional income and/or volunteering opportunities.
  • Solid Community Education programs offering opportunities to create and/or participate in unique programming

In addition to a supportive and collaborative professional environment, the town of Faribault has a number of unique characteristics:

  • Commutable from Twin Cities, right off I35
  • Centrally located and driving distance within an hour of Mankato, Rochester, Twin Cities
  • Lots of lakes and good fishing
  • New downtown revitalization project
  • Small town feel with many shopping, restaurants & recreational opportunities

Middle School Assistant Principal

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We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Middle School Assistant Principal who is able to balance high expectations with genuine care for every student and staff member. The ideal candidate is deeply relationship-driven, building trust and fostering a positive school culture through meaningful connections with students, families, and colleagues.

Assistant Principal

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We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Elementary Assistant Principal who is able to balance high expectations with genuine care for every student and staff member. The ideal candidate is deeply relationship-driven, building trust and fostering a positive school culture through meaningful connections with students, families, and colleagues. This leader brings experience working with diverse populations, demonstrating cultural responsiveness and a commitment to equity and inclusion. A strong background in MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) is preferred, with the ability to use data to drive interventions and support student success at all levels. Above all, we are looking for a self-directed professional who takes initiative, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about helping every student reach their full potential.