$18.50 – $20.50 per hour

1:1 Special Education Aide – Part-Time, School Days Only (Howard County, MD)

United StatesUnited States·Howard Countymid
Education & TrainingTeaching Assistant
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Make a difference in a student's school day — and be home every evening, weekend, and summer. Mfinite Consulting is building a pool of caring,

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Education & TrainingTeaching Assistant

Mfinite Consulting is building a pool of caring, dependable people for anticipated part-time positions supporting students with disabilities in public schools in Howard County, MD. As a 1:1 Special Education Aide (Non-Medical Personal-Care Companion), you'll work beside one student under a teacher's direction, helping them learn, communicate, and take part in the school day.

  • $18.50 – $20.50 per hour, based on experience
  • Part-time, about 24 hours per week (never more than 32)
  • School days only — no nights, no weekends, no summers
  • W-2 employee of Mfinite Consulting LLC

What We Offer

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✓Unpaid, job-protected sick and safe leave under the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act (earn 1 hour for every 30 hours worked)
✓Workers' compensation coverage, paid entirely by Mfinite
✓Direct deposit through Gusto, plus optional Gusto Wallet with early pay access
✓As part-time temporary positions, these roles are not eligible for medical, dental, vision, PTO, or paid holidays
✓No other compensation (bonuses, commissions, or premiums) is offered for this position

Responsibilities

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  • →Support one student (ages 3–21) with cognitive, physical, medical, and/or behavioral disabilities, following the teacher's direction and the student's IEP and behavior plan
  • →Help the student with classroom activities, communication, and getting along with others
  • →Support the student at lunch, recess, assemblies, and transitions
  • →Assist with personal care, including feeding, toileting, hygiene, positioning, and wheelchair transfers (training and equipment provided by the school)
  • →Collect simple data on the student's goals and share progress with the teacher each day
  • →Encourage independence and treat every student with dignity and respect

Requirements

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  • 18 or older with a high school diploma or GED
  • Eligible to work in the U.S.
  • Able to pass a fingerprint-based Maryland and FBI background check, sex offender registry check, and a Maryland employment-history review for work with minors (Mfinite pays for fingerprinting)
  • Physically able to lift, position, and assist students
  • Reliable transportation to schools in Howard County
  • Clear communication skills and a patient, positive attitude
  • Experience with children or young adults with special needs — as a para, respite worker, RBT, camp counselor, caregiver, or childcare provider
  • Studies in education, special education, psychology, or human services
  • Military or veteran background — we welcome veterans and military spouses

Mfinite Consulting LLC is a Columbia, MD–based, veteran- and woman-owned company that places dependable, fully screened staff with public-sector clients. Positive Outcomes. Proven Results.

Mfinite Consulting LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Questions? Email careers@mfiniteconsult.com.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Howard County, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

About this job

Pay per year
≈ $38,480–$42,640 a year
15% above the $35,360 median for Teaching Assistant jobs on Jobera (702 salaries).
Who can apply
United States
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Employer
has 10 open jobs on Jobera.

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October 27, 2026
Last seen
October 27, 2026

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1:1 Special Education Aide – Part-Time, School Days Only (Howard County, MD)$18.50 – $20.50 per hour