Special Education Teacher​/Special Education Teacher, Wings Alternative Program, Litchfield, MN

Date Posted: February 23, 2026

Position Title: General/Special Education Teacher

Assignment

Location:

Wings Alternative Program – Litchfield, MN

Hours per Day: 8 Hours

Schedule: 182-day contract per school calendar

Anticipated

Start Date:

August 2026

Salary: Placement per the teacher contract, 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

MAWSECO is seeking a dedicated General/Special Education Teacher to serve students at the Wings Alternative Program. In this role, you will plan, develop, and implement individualized learning plans (IEPs) and behavior management strategies for students with special needs. You will work in a collaborative, supportive environment, delivering tailored instruction and adapting curriculum to meet the unique needs of adolescents in a residential recovery facility.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering educational instruction consistent with Cooperative objectives.
• Ensuring due process timelines are met for all student records and evaluations.
• Collaborating with parents, case managers, and interagency staff to formulate comprehensive programs.
• Performing crisis intervention and utilizing proper restrictive procedures when necessary.

Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education.
Licensure: Current State of Minnesota Teacher License in Special Education (e.g., EBD, LD, ASD, DD, or ABS).
Requirements: Valid Minnesota Driver’s License.
Preferred Experience: Previous teaching experience and experience working with individuals with disabilities. EBD background preferred.
Preferred Training: Experience and/or training in behavior management.
Skills: Strong communication, organizational skills, and a solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.

The Wings Alternative Program in Litchfield, MN is located within the WINGS Adolescent Recovery Services residential treatment facility. The program serves male and female adolescents ages 14 years and older from across Minnesota. MAWSECO staff members provide vital educational services to students while they are residing at the facility, ensuring they continue their academic journey in a flexible and safe environment.

MAWSECO is an agency of seven-member school districts—Annandale, Dassel-Cokato, Delano, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted, Litchfield, Maple Lake, and Rockford—that joined together in 1975 to provide exceptional services in special education. Our mission is to provide quality leadership, services, and support that always meets or exceeds the expectations of those we serve. We believe in the intrinsic value of each person and the power of collaboration to make the impossible possible.

Meeker and Wright Special Ed Coop #938 utilizes an online application system. Please visit our site to apply:

For questions regarding the application process, please contact Elizabeth Sullivan at  or esullivan.mn.us.

For specific questions regarding this position, please contact Chad Johnson, Program Administrator at  or cjohnson.mn.us.

MAWSECO is an equal opportunity employer.