Paraprofessional, Long Term Substitute, Village Ranch Alternative Program

Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative (MAWSECO); Cokato (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Program Paraprofessional for a long-term substitute position in a supportive educational environment. This role involves working closely with students who have special needs, providing essential instructional and personal support under the guidance of licensed staff. You will play a vital role in helping students develop their skills and achieve educational success, ensuring they are well-prepared for integration into mainstream opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent; must meet Highly Qualified Paraprofessional requirements.
• Experience with special education students and IEP implementation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students with special needs in daily living and educational tasks.
• Implement behavior plans and monitor student progress according to IEPs.

Skills

Instructional Support

Behavioral Assistance

Data-Driven Instruction

Personal Care

Education

High School Degree or GED

At least 60 college credits

AA, AS, AAS degree or higher

PELSB Paraprofessional Credential

Passing score on ParaPro Assessment

Job description

Paraprofessional, Long Term Substitute, Village Ranch Alternative Program JobID: 1514

• Date Posted:
  2/26/2025
• Date Available:
  May 2025
• Position Type:
  Paraprofessional/ Program Paraprofessional
• Location:
  Village Ranch Alternative Program in Cokato MN.

Position Title: Program Paraprofessional, Long Term Substitute
Assignment Location: Village Ranch Alternative Program, Cokato
Hours per Day: 7
Anticipated Start Date: May 1, 2025
Salary: Placement per the MSEA contract for Paras ($20.91 - $27.16/hour), based on applicable experience

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 in 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:

• High school degree, GED, or equivalent experience; and
• Holds one of the following to meet the Highly Qualified Paraprofessional requirement or will obtain within the probationary period:
  • 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 VILLAGE RANCH:
Village Ranch Alternative Program (VRAP) is located in Cokato, MN and is an educational facility on the grounds of the Village Ranch, Inc. group home. The educational program provides a flexible, safe environment in which students can experience educational success. Students attending VRAP range from 12-18 years of age and some have pre-identified disabilities in the area of Emotional Behavioral Disorders (EBD) or Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD), or have other learning difficulties. VRAP’s goal is to transition students with academic, behavioral and/or emotional difficulties to successful integration into mainstream educational and/or work opportunities.

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:
If you have questions or concerns regarding the application process, please contact Elizabeth Sullivan by email at: [e-mail]

POSITION QUESTIONS:
Contact Laura Holmquist, Program Administrator, phone [phone] ext 1100 or email at: [e-mail]