Overview
Expires on September 22, 2025
Building: Harvey Education Center / Mason Public Schools / In-Person
Reports to: Principal
About Mason Public Schools: Located in the heart of Michigan, minutes from the State Capitol and Michigan State University, Mason Public Schools serves more than 3,200 students across six school buildings. A team of 500 talented educators and support staff serve our schools, exhibiting a high level of commitment to our students. Mason Public Schools is proudly supported by our community through the Mason Public Schools Foundation and the approval of a bond to improve classrooms, safety, transportation, technology, facility infrastructure, and furniture and equipment.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Through authentic learning opportunities, Mason Public Schools is committed to an inclusive environment. Our students, staff, and community respectfully acknowledge and value the diverse cultures, lifestyles, experiences, perspectives, and identities of each other.
Job Summary
The MTSS Aide helps to support students by leading the implementation of MTSS frameworks with a focus on behavior intervention and positive behavior supports. This position is academic facing and works with interventionists for literacy and/or math interventions/small groups. The MTSS Aide collaborates with teachers, admins, school teams and support staff to analyze student data, implement tiered interventions and promote a positive school climate.
Qualifications
Required:
* Must be at least 18 years of age
* Associate’s degree in early childhood education, elementary education, child development or child-related field
Desired:
* At least three years’ work experience in an Early Childhood Education/Early Elementary setting.
* Experience with Early Childhood Special Education, GSRP, or Head Start programs
* Experience with restorative practices and trauma-informed approach
* Competent computer and technology based skills (Microsoft Office, email, electronic record keeping, student information systems).
* Demonstrated history of strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills.
* Demonstrated ability to support building wide systems for behavior expectations
* Current certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, De-Escalation
* Bachelor’s Degree or Associates in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or Child Development
* Early Childhood Teaching Certificate (ZA or ZS)
* CPI training preferred
Job Description
* Assists Early Childhood (ages 3-6) staff in the development and implementation of tiered behavior supports, plans, and intervention programs that address the behavioral needs of at-risk students
* Assists with Literacy and/or Math Intervention
* Shall use developmentally appropriate practices to provide successful academic, social and emotional experiences for all children
* Provides support in classrooms by facilitating lessons, providing feedback for staff and behavior supports to align early childhood building goals
* Receives referrals and confers with students, parents, teachers, and community agencies
* Generates and accounts for data collection systems to monitor student behaviors, the effectiveness of interventions, and makes modifications as needed
* In cooperation with lead teachers, thoroughly documents student behavior, reports to families, and communicates with staff
* Supervises students on campus before and after school; monitors students during lunch, recess, passing periods, and other activities; instructs students in an appropriate behavior; disciplines students in accordance with established guidelines
* Provides direction to a variety of faculty, staff, and student programs and services; participates in informal classroom visitations and observations regarding behavior and student success in the classroom and provides recommendations and suggestions for support, as appropriate
* Participates in Student Support Team meetings, as well as intervention support teams
* Ability to manage situations and guide others with the physical and mental rigors of being a behavior support staff member
* Reliable attendance and physical presence are required
* Maintain confidentiality for all school/program-related information
* Must follow all childcare license rules and regulations, grant funded program rules and regulations, Board policies, administrative regulations, operational procedures, and labor agreements
* Perform other duties as required by the building Principal and Mason Public Schools
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
* This position requires long periods of standing, sitting, and walking
* The position requires occasional lifting of supplies and movement of classroom furnishings during the course of the school day
* Work takes place both indoors and outdoors, with some travel to other schools or field trip locations
* Implement crisis interventions, which can include lifting (up to 50 pounds), implementing physical intervention strategies, and managing escalated student behaviors.
Deadline: September 17th, 2025
All candidates are required to complete the StyleProfile assessment as a component of their application. This assessment is intended to be one component of the information used to assist administrators during the selection process. Once the application has been submitted, the StyleProfile assessment will be assigned. The StyleProfile assessment is approximately 30 minutes in length and is a multiple-choice format.
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