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, 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.
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, 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
What You'll Do
- 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
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, 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.