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Dorchester County Public Schools

Physical Management Assistant Pool ($16.58 hourly)

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $16.58/hr

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Cambridge, MD (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/25/2026

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What they do

A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$35,367 / year median in Maryland

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Physical Management Assistant Pool ($16.58 hourly) Dorchester County Public Schools

CENTRAL OFFICE

- CAMBRIDGE, Maryland This job is also posted in Dorchester County Public Schools (MD) Job Details

Job ID:

5858060

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description Dorchester County Public Schools is currently accepting applications for Physical Management Assistants and substitute Physical Management Assistants for the 2026 - 2027 school year. The candidate will under the direction of the school principal and the supervisor of special education. This position is seven (7) hours per day and does not include benefits.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Support teachers in their work with individual students and students in small groups in order to reinforce and promote academic and behavioral successes; Assist classroom teachers in classroom behavior management; Assist teaching staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing content material and skills based on an understanding of individual student needs, interests and abilities; Monitor and support students in computer assisted activities; Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students; Supervision of students during meal times and classroom transition times; Participate in staff in-service programs as assigned; Assists with lifting, feeding, and toileting of students as needed; Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED; Previous experience in a classroom setting preferred; Familiarity with accepted practices and procedures in working with students, to include those with behavioral problems; Ability to demonstrate a high degree of understanding and acceptance of all children and interest in the education of students with special needs; Ability to follow instructions; Ability to accept supervision; Ability to communicate effectively; A doctor's note stating you are able to assist students with disabilities with Activities of Daily Living (ADL), which may involve lifting, pulling, etc. before you begin employment.

Position Type:

Part-Time

Salary:

$16.58 Per Hour