Elementary Special Ed Assistant — Classroom Support

TO BE DETERMINED; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Wicomico County Public Schools in Salisbury, Maryland is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant for elementary schools to support teachers and students in small groups and during large group activities.

This 10‑month, 35‑hour per week position offers a benefits package and is paid according to a Paygrade 5–7 scale, with requirements including 48 college credits or a qualifying ParaPro score, and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must provide transcripts verifying 48 college credits or have a ParaPro score.
• Optionally, a bachelor’s degree or higher qualifies for higher paygrades.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher to achieve instructional objectives.
• Work with students in small groups on concepts/skills.
• Support large group activities and field trips.
• Reinforce material, provide practice activities, and escort students as needed.
• Assist with mobility, meals, and daily routines; report student problems.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Oral and written English

Organization

Self-starter

Education

High school diploma or GED

48 college credits

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Audiovisual equipment

Word processing

Office machines

Job description

Wicomico County Public Schools in Salisbury, Maryland is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant for elementary schools to support teachers and students in small groups and during large group activities.

This 10‑month, 35‑hour per week position offers a benefits package and is paid according to a Paygrade 5–7 scale, with requirements including 48 college credits or a qualifying ParaPro score, and a high school diploma or GED.