Mason City Schools - Preschool Special Education Aide

The Greater Cincinnati School Application Consortium; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Mason City School District in Mason City, IA seeks a Preschool Special Education Aide for the Mason Early Childhood Center. Under supervision of the intervention specialist, you will provide direct instruction, support students with special needs, and assist in implementing individualized plans within a preschool classroom.

The role includes collaborating with team members, maintaining safety and confidentiality, assisting with diapering and hygiene, and helping with data collection and progress

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Pass a BCI&I and FBI background check.
• Ability to participate in required trainings in early childhood education.
• Ability to follow supervision and implement plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction under supervision.
• Implement behavior plans to modify behaviors.
• Work one-on-one with a preschool student.
• Attend team and planning meetings.
• Clean and disinfect toys and equipment.
• Assist with diapering and hygiene as needed.
• Follow therapy and classroom interventions.
• Complete in-service trainings in early childhood topics.
• Nurture children and facilitate play.
• Maintain confidentiality under FERPA.

Skills

Direct instruction

Behavior plans

One-on-one support

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Hygiene care

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

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