Instructional Assistant - PreK-4

Caroline County Public Schools DES
- Denton, Maryland Open in Google Maps

Job : 5957502

Final date to receive applications: Oct 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

JOB SUMMARY:

To assist the school staff in the development and implementation of a safe, comfortable, efficient, and motivating educational environment for kindergarten students.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Must meet minimum requirements for instructional support services personnel with 48 college credits OR a passing score on the Paraprofessional exam with a score of at least 455.
• Demonstrates the ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Is skilled in creating and maintaining a wholesome relationship with children.
• Articulate and accurate in the use of written and spoken language.
• Has good human relations and communication skills.
• Ability to use a computer.

• Performs general instructional-related duties, including duplicating materials, preparing materials, and working with students to enrich or reinforce instruction.
• Works under the direct supervision of and in close proximity with a highly qualified teacher.
• Assists the teacher and other professionals through general supervision of students.
• Maintains required records and corrects tests and homework papers when appropriate.
• Provides instruction to students in accordance with the teacher's plans and instructions in individual or small group settings.
• Promotes goodwill, understanding, and acceptance of the county's programs and actions.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned.

Caroline County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in its educational programs, and in employment, on the basis of actual or perceived race
, color
, religion
, national origin
, sex
, age
, marital status
, sexual orientation
, genetic information
, gender identity
, or disability
. This prohibition pertains to enrollment in courses and program offerings, participation in school-sponsored activities, hiring, promotion, compensation, job classification, assignment, and all other functions and activities of the school system affecting either its student population or its employees.

Salary: Based on experience and training according to the pay scale for Assistant I personnel. This position is a full-time position with benefits. Caroline County Board of Education, Support Services Personnel I Schedule. Placement on the appropriate salary lane/step will be based on knowledge, experience, skills and training related to this position.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $17.51 to $28.11 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Hannah Burack , HR
• Email: burack.hannah