Personal Care Aide (Special Education)

Personal Care Aide (Special Education)

Ellicott City, Maryland, United States Job Openings Personal Care Aide (Special Education)

About the Role

Mfinite Consulting LLC is recruiting Personal Care Aides (also known as Non-Medical Personal-Care Staff or Temporary Employee Personnel) to support students with extensive cognitive, medical, physical, and/or behavioral disabilities in public school classrooms in Howard County, MD. In this role, you will act as a non-medical companion to one or more students, ages 3-21, helping them access academic instruction and participate fully in the school day under the direction of a classroom teacher and their Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).

Key Responsibilities

• Support consistent implementation of the assigned student's IEP and/or BIP as directed by the student's educational team.
• Help the student build independence, socially appropriate behaviors, and communication skills by modeling and reinforcing positive behavior.
• Support student safety through appropriate, trained intervention strategies.
• Assist with academic tasks and functional skills, including the use of assistive technology or adapted equipment as directed.
• Support the student during transitions, lunch, recess, assemblies, and other non-instructional activities.
• Assist with physical care needs as assigned, which may include lifting, positioning, transferring, toileting assistance, feeding, and personal hygiene support.
• Escort the student to and from areas in and outside the building.
• Collect data on student goals, objectives, and behavior plans as directed.
• Communicate daily with the assigned teacher regarding student progress or concerns (communication with parents is handled by school staff, not by this role).
• Immediately report anything that compromises a student's health, safety, or well-being to school staff.
• Attend all required district pre-service and in-service training sessions.
• Complete and submit timesheets accurately and on time.

Note: Specific duties are tailored to each student's IEP; not every placement will include every duty listed above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Able to provide valid U.S. work authorization (Form I-9).
• Able to pass a Maryland criminal history background check (State repository check via fingerprinting) prior to placement.
• Able to complete the Maryland Education Article 6-113.2 employment history review (required for any position involving direct contact with minors).
• Not a registered sex offender under Maryland law.
• Reliable transportation to and from assigned school site (transportation is the employee's responsibility).
• Comfortable assisting with physical care tasks including lifting, positioning, and toileting support.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality regarding student information at all times.
• Prior experience with children or adults with disabilities preferred but not required paid training is provided.

Schedule & Location

Placements are assigned to a specific school (elementary, middle, or high school) for the duration of the school year, working the school's regular instructional hours, Monday through Friday, for approximately 24 hours/week. Staff do not report when schools are closed for weather or other emergencies.

What Mfinite Provides

• W-2 employment with Mfinite Consulting LLC (this is not a 1099/contractor role).
• Coordination and paid-training approval for all required district pre-service and in-service training.
• A dedicated HR compliance point of contact for onboarding, scheduling, and support throughout your placement.
• A consistent school-year schedule with the possibility of returning in future school years as the contract renews.

How to Apply

Submit a resume and completed application through Mfinite Consulting LLC's careers page. Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview, followed by background screening and onboarding prior to school placement.

Mfinite Consulting LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a certified Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, and Minority Business Enterprise.