Instructional Assistants-HQ ($24,371+)

HURLOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Hurlock (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office of Human Resources

Job summary

Dorchester County Public Schools Hurlock Elementary School in Hurlock, Maryland is recruiting an Instructional Assistant-HQ for the 2026-2027 school year to support 5th grade classrooms. You will work under the principal and content supervisor, providing strategies, resources, and instruction to help each student meet Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards.

Responsibilities include supporting students individually and in small groups, coordinating with teachers to stay current on class

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a classroom setting preferred.
• Deemed Highly Qualified with an Associate’s Degree, 48 college credits, or paraprofessional exam.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to accept supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supports teacher with individual students and small groups to reinforce academic progress.
• Obtains daily lessons and class work from teachers to keep students current.
• Acts as liaison between teacher and student; monitors attendance, behavior, and progress.
• Implements instructional strategies aligned with Maryland standards.

Job description

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Instructional Assistants-HQ ($24,371+)

Dorchester County Public Schools HURLOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - HURLOCK, Maryland Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5921203
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Dorchester County Public Schools is currently accepting applications for Instructional Assistants-HQ for the 2026 - 2027 school year at Hurlock Elementary School. This position will support the 5th grade classrooms. Working under the direction of the school principal and the content supervisor, this position works with students in decision making, interpersonal development, and academic growth by providing the strategies, resources, and instruction to enable each student to meet the demands of the Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports teacher in work with individual students and students in small groups in order to reinforce and promote academic and behavioral successes;
• Obtains daily lessons and class work of assigned students from teachers and returns it during teachers’ planning period the next day in order for students to remain current with their class work;
• Serves as a liaison between the teacher and student and monitors attendance, behavior, and academic progress;
• Employs instructional strategies and materials that are most appropriate for achieving stated objectives when formal instruction is necessary;
• Assists the administration in implementing all the policies and rules Governing student conduct;
• Adheres to and develops such procedures as necessary for the success of the in-school suspension program;
• Attends faculty/staff meetings;
• Participates in staff in-service programs as assigned;
• Performs other duties as assigned;
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students;
• Participate in staff in-service programs as assigned;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Deemed Highly Qualified according to MSDE standards by possessing an Associate ’ s Degree, 48 college credits, or successful completion of the Paraprofessional examination ;
• Previous experience in a classroom setting preferred;
• Familiarity with accepted practices and procedures in working with students, to include those with behavioral problems;
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of understanding and acceptance of all children and interest in the education of students with special needs;
• Ability to follow instructions;
• Ability to accept supervision;
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $24,371 Per Year
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Office of Human Resources
• CENTRAL OFFICE
• CAMBRIDGE, Maryland 21613
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]