Mason City Schools - Preschool Special Education Aide

Mason City School District; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Mason City School District is hiring a Preschool Special Education Aide at the Mason Early Childhood Center in Mason, Ohio. The role supports the intervention specialist by providing direct instruction and implementing individualized behavior plans for preschool students with special needs.

Responsibilities include one-on-one support, teamwork in planning meetings, hygiene and safety tasks, and data collection. Requires a high school diploma or GED and passing a state/federal background check.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to pass a BCI&I and FBI background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction to students under supervision of the intervention specialist.
• Implement behavior plans to modify behaviors that interfere with learning.
• Work one-on-one with a preschool student with special needs.
• Participate in team and planning meetings.
• Clean and disinfect toys and equipment regularly.
• Assist with diaper changes and basic hygiene as needed, following universal precautions.
• Follow through with therapy/classroom interventions as directed by therapists/teacher.
• Complete in-service training in early childhood education topics.
• Nurture children and facilitate play using developmentally appropriate practices.
• Maintain confidentiality of staff, students, and families per FERPA.

Skills

One-on-one support

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Mason City Schools - Preschool Special Education Aide

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Job Details

Job ID: 5966869

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 21, 2026 3:23 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Mason City School District

Posting Date: October 21, 2026

Position: Preschool Special Education Aide

Location: Mason Early Childhood Center

Hours: Monday - Thursday

Job Responsibilities

• Under supervision of the intervention specialist, provides direct instruction to students.
• Implements behavior plans designed by intervention specialist to modify behaviors that interfere with learning.
• Working one on one with a student with special needs in a preschool environment within the school building.
• Participate in team and planning meetings.
• Clean and disinfect toys and equipment on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Change diapers and soiled clothing as necessary and clean runny noses, practicing universal precautions (wear gloves, use disinfectant, etc.).
• Follow through with therapy/classroom intervention, as directed by therapists/teacher.
• Complete in service training in the areas of early childhood education:
  a. Child abuse prevention and recognition
  b. Communicable diseases
  c. All other training as required
• Nurture children and facilitate play following developmentally appropriate practice.
• Maintain confidentiality of staff, students, and families associated with the preschool program in accordance with FERPA guidelines.
• Provides physical assistance when needed for students with physical, behavioral, or safety needs, including lifting, positioning, transferring, prompting, escorting, and/or monitoring.
• Assists in documentation of student performance and data collection.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must be able to pass a BCI&I and FBI criminal background check

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Type: Full-time

Classroom Teacher > Preschool

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > General Special Education

Contact Information

• District Contact
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