Special Education Instructional Assistant - Inclusive

MACES LANE MIDDLE SCHOOL; Cambridge (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

MACES LANE MIDDLE SCHOOL in Cambridge, Maryland seeks a Special Education Instructional Assistant-HQ for the 2026-2027 school year. You will assist staff in building a safe, inclusive learning environment and help students meet standards through IEP-guided strategies.

Reporting to the principal and SPED supervisor, you will support instruction, manage materials, and maintain records. The starting date is immediate; salary ranges from $24,371 to $35,984 per year.

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.

Responsibilities

• Performs general instructional-related duties, including duplicating materials, preparing materials, and working with students to enrich or reinforce instruction.
• Works under the direct supervision of and in close proximity with a highly qualified teacher.
• Assist the teacher and other professionals through general supervision of students.
• Maintains required records and corrects tests and homework papers when appropriate.
• Provides instruction to students in accordance with the teacher's plans and instructions in individual or small group settings.
• If assigned to special education, the assistant will provide one-to-one assistance enabling students to accomplish goals and objectives included in the Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Promotes goodwill, understanding, and acceptance of the county's programs and actions.
• Provides for appropriate medical and hygienic needs of students. This includes such things as toileting, diapering, toilet training, lifting/positioning, and oral feeding.
• 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.

Education

Associate degree / 48 college credits / paraprofessional exam

Job description

MACES LANE MIDDLE SCHOOL in Cambridge, Maryland seeks a Special Education Instructional Assistant-HQ for the 2026-2027 school year. You will assist staff in building a safe, inclusive learning environment and help students meet standards through IEP-guided strategies.

Reporting to the principal and SPED supervisor, you will support instruction, manage materials, and maintain records. The starting date is immediate; salary ranges from $24,371 to $35,984 per year.