Mason Schools - Preschool Special Education Aide

Mason City School District Posting Date:
October 21, 2026 Position:
Preschool Special Education Aide

Location:

Mason Early Childhood Center

Hours:

Monday - Thursday

• 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.

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

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER