Summary

Special Education Teacher | Elementary ABS/EBD | Journeys Program in Howard Lake, MN. | Available: Immediately

Description

Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938
*Up to $5,000 Hiring Incentive*
Position Title: Special Education Teacher, 1.0 FTE
Assignment Location: Journeys Program in Howard Lake, MN
Hours per Day: 8.0
Schedule: 182 day contract per school calendar
Salary: Placement per the teacher contract, based on education and experience

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. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education
  • Current State of MN Teacher License 
  • Minnesota licensure in EBD is preferred. Other licensure areas will be considered.

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.

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 at (612) 417-6491 or email at: esullivan@mawseco.k12.mn.us

POSITION QUESTIONS: 
Contact Jill Sundblad, Assistant Director of Alternative Programs phone (320) 543-1122 ext 2128 or email at: jsundblad@mawseco.k12.mn.us 

MAWSECO is an equal opportunity employer