$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 Special Education Aide (Non-Medical Personal-Care Companion), you'll work beside students 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, plus optional savings and 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 students (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 students with classroom activities, communication, and getting along with others
  • →Support the students 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 students' 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

About Mfinite Consulting
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.

Notice to Third-Party Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: Mfinite Consulting LLC does not accept candidate submissions, résumés, or solicitations from third-party recruiters, staffing agencies, or vendors for this position. We work directly with candidates only. Unsolicited submissions will not be considered, and no placement fees will be paid. Candidates are encouraged to apply directly.

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
12% above the $36,192 median for Teaching Assistant jobs on Jobera (919 salaries).
Who can apply
United States
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Employer
has 42 open jobs on Jobera.

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First seen
November 13, 2026
Last seen
November 13, 2026

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