Special Education Paraprofessional

Schedule: 185-day contract per school calendar

Hours per Day: 7 hours

Salary: Placement per theMSEA 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 onMAWSECOs Summary of Benefits.

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).

Education: High school degree GED or equivalent experience

Additional Requirement: Holdsoneof 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*

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.

STEP (Student Transitioning in Educational Programming) is an educational program for young adults ages 18-22 with special needs. It is a community-based special education program emphasizing work experience and independent living skills. Students are eligible for STEP if they meet the following criteria:

• At least 18 years old
• Currently receive special education services and have completed the 12th grade in their district
• Have a current Individualized Education Plan with unmet goals in the area of transition

For specific inquiries regarding this role please contact: Jill Sundblad Program Administrator by phone ext. 8128 or email

MAWSECO is an equal opportunity employer.