Schedule: 179-day contract per school calendar

Hours per Day: 7 hours

Salary: Placement per the MSEA contract for paras, based on education and experience.

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

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

Education: High school degree, GED, or equivalent experience

Additional Requirement: Holds one of the following to meet the Highly Qualified Paraprofessional requirement

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 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 quality services in the area of special education. We operate eight specialized educational programs, providing Federal Setting IV programming and support for students in residential care. Our mission is to provide quality special education leadership, services, and support that always meets or exceeds the expectations of those we serve. At MAWSECO, we believe each person has intrinsic value and the capacity to contribute to society.

ABOUT TREK

Trek is a federal setting IV special education program at the MAWSECO Education Center in Howard Lake, MN designed for students who have been identified as having severe communication or neurological disorders. The target population for this program includes students Kindergarten through Age 22 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.

POSITION QUESTIONS

For specific inquiries regarding this role, please contact: Jill Sundblad, Program Administrator by phone (320) 543-1122 ext. 8128 or email jsundblad@mawseco.k12.mn.us

MAWSECO is an equal opportunity employer.