1:1 Special Education Aide – Part-Time, School Days Only (Howard County, MD)
Quick Summary
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,
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.
- $19.50 – $21.00 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
~1 min readResponsibilities
~1 min read- →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
~1 min read- 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
About this job
- Pay per year
- ≈ $40,560–$43,680 a year
- 19% above the $35,360 median for Teaching Assistant jobs on Jobera (702 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- Today
Listing Details
- First seen
- October 27, 2026
- Last seen
- October 27, 2026
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- Trust Level
- 68%
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- October 27, 2026
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