Special Education Paraprofessional

Education: High School Diploma or GEDAdditional 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 Para Educator Proctored Test *MAWSECO offers prospective candidates access to online training materials and would proctor the test*About MAWSECOMAWSECO 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 Eastern WrightThe 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.

Position Questions: For specific inquiries regarding this role, please contact: Nathan Woodford, Program Administrator by phone (612) 325-1698 or email nwoodford@mawseco.k12.mn.usMAWSECO is an equal opportunity employer.