Instructional Assistants-HQ ($24,371+) (Grant-Funded)

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

Job summary

Dorchester County Public Schools is accepting applications for an Instructional Assistant-HQ for the 2026-2027 school year at Maple Elementary School in Cambridge, Maryland. The grant-funded position will support students’ academic growth and behavior under the principal and curriculum supervisor, with emphasis on Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards.

Responsibilities include assisting teachers, monitoring student progress, and participating in in-service programs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, 48 college credits, or Paraprofessional exam completion.
• Experience in a classroom setting preferred.
• Ability to support students with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with individual and small-group instruction.
• Obtain and return daily lessons to keep students current.
• Monitor attendance, behavior, and academic progress.
• Apply instructional strategies to meet objectives as needed.
• Participate in staff in-service programs and meetings.

Education

Associates Degree or 48 college credits

Paraprofessional examination

High School/Trade School degree preferred

Job description

Instructional Assistants-HQ ($24,371+) (Grant-Funded)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5921139

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Dorchester County Public Schools is currently accepting applications for anInstructional Assistant-HQ for the 2026 - 2027 school year at atMaple Elementary School. 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. *This grant-funded position is contingent upon funding.*

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;
• A ssists 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]

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