Position Title: Student Assistant

Location: On-site; Baltimore, MD

Employment Type: Contract Hire

Pay Rate: $19 - $21/hour

Position Type: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Employment Status: Full-time & Part-time Available

Duration: 6 –12-month contract with reevaluation and possibility for extension

Positions Available: 15 – 25

About Us

Absolute Staffing & Consulting Solutions is a woman, minority, and veteran-owned business based in Westminster, Maryland. As a trusted subcontractor, we specialize in staff augmentation for IT, allied health, customer support, administrative roles, and more, serving private businesses and government entities at all levels.

Absolute Staffing is seeking to contract hire Student Assistants to work with our client and join our dynamic team.

Position Summary

Student Assistants provide one-on-one support to students in public schools. This non-instructional role focuses on ensuring the assigned student remains engaged, safe, and supported throughout the school day. No teaching or tutoring is required—just a commitment to making a positive impact in a student’s daily routine.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to an assigned student throughout the school day (6-7 hours).
• Assist the student in transitioning between classes, lunch, and other activities.
• Offer supervision to ensure the student stays on task and follows school expectations.
• Support non-instructional needs as directed by teachers or school staff.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and a supportive presence at all times.

Adhere to all school policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent (some college coursework preferred).
• Preferred Experience: Experience working with children or in a school setting is a plus but not required.
• Skills: Patience, dependability, and strong communication skills.

Other Requirements: Ability to pass a background check, finger printing, etc.

Working Hours

• This is a non-exempt position, eligible for overtime if applicable; however, a need for overtime is not expected for this assignment.
• Monday-Friday, following the facility’s school calendar.
• $19 – $21/hr
• Non-exempt; OT Eligible, but no anticipated need
• Bi-weekly Pay Cycle
• Direct Deposit

 

Health Insurance (Full-time only)

• Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer covers 70% of employee-only premium; employee covers 30% (deducted from payroll)
• Employees may elect dependent coverage (100% employee-paid)
• Coverage begins the first day of the month following date of employment or eligibility

Ancillary Benefits (100% Employer-Paid, Full-time only)

• Short-term & long-term disability insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Life insurance

Time Off (Full-time & Part-time)

• 40 hours of paid sick time annually
• Sick time available to use after a 90-day introductory period
• Unused sick time does not roll over to new year

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional well-being, legal & financial support, family & relationships, and work-life transitions.

Retirement

• 401(k) plan available (discretionary employer match based on company profitability)
• Eligibility: One-year waiting period with 1,000 service hours required

Posted On: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Compensation: $19-$21/hour