Instructional Assistant for Middle and High School

Young World Physical Education; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 21,339 - 31,901; Full time

Job summary

Wicomico County Public Schools in Salisbury, MD is seeking an Instructional Assistant for middle and high school to support classroom instruction and student needs. The role focuses on small-group interventions, assisting the teacher, and helping with mobility and daily routines.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to use classroom technology. The position is 10 months, 35 hours per week, with benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with teachers, students, parents, and associates.
• Ability to use classroom and instructional equipment.
• Ability to operate audiovisual equipment, standard office machines, and word processing programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational and self-starter skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher to achieve instructional objectives.
• Work with students in small groups on specific concepts/skills.
• Assist with large group activities, field trips, and special programs.
• Work with individuals or small groups to reinforce material introduced by teacher.
• Provide programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by teacher/therapist.
• Escort students to special classes and therapy.
• Guide independent study and other work assigned by teacher.
• Assist students with mobility needs and loading/unloading buses.
• Report student problems to teacher and assist with student problems.
• Help with breakfast, lunch, snack, cleanup, hygiene, and related routines.
• Other duties as assigned by the building principal.

Skills

Relationship building

Classroom equipment use

Audiovisual & office tools

English communication

Organizational skills

Education

HS diploma or GED

48 college credits / Parapro

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Audiovisual equipment

Office machines

Word processing

Job description

Instructional Assistant for Middle and High School

Wicomico County Public Schools – Location: Salisbury, Maryland. Open in Google Maps.

Job Details

Job ID: 5414272
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).
• 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 Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

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