Special Education - Instructional Assistant (NCHS)

NCHS; Ridgely (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Caroline County Public Schools in Ridgely, Maryland is seeking a Special Education - Instructional Assistant to support students in an intensive support classroom.

The role requires meeting minimum education or paraprofessional exam, ability to work cooperatively, strong language and interpersonal skills, and basic computer use. The position is part-time with 6.75 hours/day and benefits.

Salary ranges from $17.51 to $28.11 per hour, based on experience; posted Oct 12, 2026, apply by Oct 26, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must meet minimum requirements for instructional support personnel with 48 college credits OR a passing score on the Paraprofessional exam with a score of at least 455.
• Demonstrates the ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Skilled in creating and maintaining a wholesome relationship with children.
• Articulate and accurate in the use of written and spoken language.
• Has good human relations and communication skills.
• Ability to use a computer.

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.
• Assists 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.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned.

Skills

Cooperation

Language proficiency

Human relations

Communication skills

Computer use

Education

48 college credits

Paraprofessional exam 455

Tools

Computer

Job description

Special Education - Instructional Assistant (NCHS)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5957152

Application Deadline: Oct 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

To assist the school staff in the development and implementation of a safe, comfortable, efficient, and motivating educational environment for students in a special education intensive support classroom.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Must meet minimum requirements for instructional support services personnel with 48 college credits OR a passing score on the Paraprofessional exam with a score of at least 455.


• Demonstrates the ability to work cooperatively with others.


• Is skilled in creating and maintaining a wholesome relationship with children.


• Articulate and accurate in the use of written and spoken language.


• Has good human relations and communication skills.


• Ability to use a computer.

Performance 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.


• Assists 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.


• Performs other duties that may be assigned.

Caroline County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in its educational programs, and in employment, on the basis of actual or perceived race,color,religion,national origin,sex,age,marital status,sexual orientation,genetic information,gender identity, ordisability. This prohibition pertains to enrollment in courses and program offerings, participation in school-sponsored activities, hiring, promotion, compensation, job classification, assignment, and all other functions and activities of the school system affecting either its student population or its employees.

Salary: Based on experience and training according to the pay scale for Assistant II personnel. This position is a part-time 6.75 hours a day position with half-time benefits.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $17.51 to $28.11 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Hannah Burack , HR


• Email: [e-mail]