Special Education Instructional Assistant for Elementary Schools

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

Special Education Instructional Assistant for Elementary Schools

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Job Details

Job ID: 5414268 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 ParaproAssessment

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 Qualfications:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

In order to meet highly qualified standards,applicants for this position in a Title I school or program

MUST 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 Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Contact Information

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