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Special Education Aide – Part-Time, School Days Only


Job Location:

Howard County, MD - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 18 - 20
Posted: 28 October 2026 (9 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 25 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Make a difference in a students school day and be home every evening weekend and summer.

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) youll work beside students under a teachers direction helping them learn communicate and take part in the school day.

Pay & Schedule

  • $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

Benefits

  • 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

What Youll Do

  • Support students (ages 321) with cognitive physical medical and/or behavioral disabilities following the teachers direction and the students 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

What You Need

  • 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

Great Fit If You Have

  • 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 MDbased 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 .