Instructional Assistant for Elementary Schools

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

Job summary

Wicomico County Public Schools in Salisbury, Maryland is hiring an Instructional Assistant for elementary schools. The position supports teachers, works with students in small groups, and assists with daily activities and transportation-related tasks.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 48 college credits or ParaPro, or a Bachelor’s degree. Hours are 10 months, 35 hours/week (1274 annual hours) with non-exempt status.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• 48 college credits or qualifying scores on the ParaPro Assessment.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, and associates.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher or other professionals to achieve instructional objectives.
• Work with students in small groups on a specific concept/skill according to the students’ skill level.
• Assist with large group activities, field trips, and other special programs/activities for students.
• Work with individuals or small groups to reinforce material introduced by teacher.
• Provide programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by teacher or therapist.
• Escort students to special classes and therapy.
• Guide independent study and other work assigned by teacher.
• Assist students with mobility needs, assist with loading and unloading buses.
• Report student problems to teacher and assist with student problems.
• Assist with breakfast, lunch, snack, cleanup, lavatory, clothing, personal hygiene, and wash-up routines.
• Other duties as assigned at the discretion of the building principal.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

48 college credits or ParaPro

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Classroom tech

Audiovisual equipment

Office software

Job description

Instructional Assistant for Elementary Schools

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Job Details

Job ID: 5414266
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 01, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Note for previous applicants: If you were not hired for a benefitted position for the previous school year and are still interested in employment for the current school year you will need to reapply.

Salary (Non negotiable)
Commensurate with education, highly qualified status (as determined by Human Resources), and verified full time experience. Includes employee benefits package .

Paygrade 5 $21,339 - $28,945 High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Paygrade 6 $22,422 - $30,397 48 college credits or qualifying scores on the ParaPro Assessment
Paygrade 7 $23,531 - $31,901 Bachelor’s degree or higher

Hours:
10 months, 35 hours per week, 182 days (1274 annual hours)
Contract Unit: This position is part of the non-supervisory support services bargaining unit.
FLSA: Non-exempt

Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

In order to meet highly qualified standards, applicants for this position in a Title I school or programMUST UPLOAD A TRANSCRIPT(S) verifying a minimum of 48 credit hours of college education from an accredited institution recognized by MSDE.
OR
Have a qualifying score on the ParaPro Assessment Test.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, and associates.

Ability to use classroom and instructional equipment.

Ability to operate audiovisual equipment, standard office machines, and word/data processing programs.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language when deemed necessary.

Excellent organizational and self-starter skills.

Responsibilities:

• Assist teacher or other professionals to achieve instructional objectives.
• Work with students in small groups on a specific concept/skill according to the students’ skill level.
• Assist with large group activities, field trips, and other special programs/activities for students.
• Work with individuals or small groups to reinforce material introduced by teacher.
• Provide programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by teacher or therapist.
• Escort students to special classes and therapy.
• Guide independent study and other work assigned by teacher.
• Assist students with mobility needs, assist with loading and unloading buses.
• Report student problems to teacher and assist with student problems.
• Assist with breakfast, lunch, snack, cleanup, lavatory, clothing, personal hygiene, and wash-up routines.
• Other duties as assigned at the discretion of the building principal.

Position Type: Full-Time Benefitted

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 2424 Northgate Dr. Ste. #500
• Salisbury, Maryland 21801
• Phone: [phone]

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