Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with the Fergus Falls Area Special Education Cooperative - Serving seven school districts in West-Central Minnesota (Ashby, Battle Lake, Breckenridge, Campbell-Tintah, Pelican Rapids, Rothsay, and Underwood). Our team of professionals collaborate to ensure students receive the specialized educational services they need to succeed academically, socially, and communicatively.

To apply, please send completed Employment Application, resume, letter of interest, transcripts, license and three references to Wendy Duenow, Administrative Payroll & Benefits manager at [email protected]. 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office at 218-998-0935 Ext. 222.

Below is a listing of our current job opening(s). 

Speech Language Pathologist Substitute - 2026-2027 School Year

The Fergus Falls Area Special Education Cooperative is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist Substitute beginning Fall 2026 for approximately 12 weeks to serve in Pelican Rapids Public Schools.

Qualifications: Minnesota licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist preferred. Applicants eligible for Third Party Billing are preferred.

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Special Education Paraprofessional

The Fergus Falls Area Special Education Cooperative is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year.

Location: Self-Contained Classroom, Fergus Falls.

Supervisor: Ali Braukmann, Special Education Director

Qualifications: Must have AA/AS degree, 60+ college credits, or pass the ParaPro Test within 3 months of employment.

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Questions regarding this position should be directed to Ali Braukmann, Special Education Director at [email protected].

To apply, please send completed Employment Application, resume, letter of interest, transcripts, license and three references to Wendy Duenow, Administrative Payroll & Benefits manager at [email protected]. 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office at 218-998-0935 ext. 222 or email to [email protected] 

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email Wendy Duenow, Administrative Assistant at [email protected]  or call 218-998-0935, ext. 222.
Background Check Upon Conditional Offer: Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required.  Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application. 

ISD #935 Fergus Falls Area Special Education Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator, who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.