Aide - Special Education - Life Skills

Katy Independent School District; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Katy Independent School District is seeking a dedicated Aide for Special Education - Life Skills at Tompkins High in Katy, TX. The role supports teachers, assists with data collection, and helps students with daily activities under supervision.

Qualifications include Title I college hours or 464 ParaPro, a HS diploma for non-Title I, and CPI certification after hire. This is a full-time, non-exempt position requiring compassion and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Must have clerical skills and be able to handle confidential student records.
• Title I campuses require 48 college hours or ParaPro score 464.
• Non-Title I campuses accept a HS diploma or GED with appropriate duties.
• Paraprofessional aide certificate required once employed.
• CPI certification must be obtained after employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist special education teachers in implementing instructional programs.
• Collect data and maintain confidential student records and charts.
• Assist with self-care of students (toileting, bathing, feeding, etc.).
• Support behavior interventions and assistive technology devices.
• Prepare and duplicate instructional materials as needed.
• Provide personal care as identified in IEPs.

Skills

Communicate with students

Teamwork

Clerical skills

Physical stamina

Confidentiality

Education

48 college hours or 464 ParaPro (Title I)

High school diploma or GED (Non-Title I)

Paraprofessional aide certificate required

CPI certification after hire

Job description

Aide - Special Education - Life Skills

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Job Details

Job ID: 5909292

Application Deadline: Sep 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 31, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports To: Principal

Duty Days: 187 Days

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: IS04

Qualifications

• College hours for Title I campus 48 required or a score of 464 on the ParaPro test
• College hours, high school diploma or GED for Non-Title I campus
• Communicate and work with students with disabilities
• Maintain effective working relationships
• Minimum clerical skills
• Good physical and emotional condition
• Work with confidential material and student records
• Paraprofessional aide certificate required once employed
• CPI certification once employed

Please Note: Additional Qualification for Title I Campus:

• College hours, 48 minimum or a score of 464 on the ParaPro test

Primary Purpose

Clerical and student-care assistance as assigned

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist special education teachers in implementing instructional program for students.
• Assist in collecting data and maintaining confidential student records and charts for determining student progress.
• Assist with self-care of students including toileting, bathing, feeding, etc.
• Assist in implementing activities recommended by support and related service personnel.
• Assist in implementing behavior intervention strategies
• Assist in implementing recommended assistive technology devices to support programming.
• Assist in carrying out all activities as described in the student’s IEP under the supervision of the classroom teacher.
• Assist teachers in preparing and duplicating instructional materials.
• Assist with maintaining/cleaning equipment need for student program.
• Assist in providing non-medical procedures such as tube feeding and other interventions as necessary for the student.
• Assist all students as needed in Special Ed.
• Other SHARS Duties as assigned.
• Provide Personal Care as identified in applicable student IEPs.

Equipment Used

Personal computer, copier, printer, calculator, laminator, Smart board, ovens, dishwashers, microwave, washer/dryer, radio communication equipment. Adaptive equipment – Wheelchair, wheelchair lifts, wheelchair restraints, ramps, locks, electric changing table, Hoyer lift, various physical therapy equipment, assistive technology including voice output devices, Gastrointestinal tube.

Working Conditions

Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Moderate standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment. Lift moderate weight, 15 – 44 pounds and carry light weight, 15 pounds. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities;

control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non-ambulatory students. Exposed to biological hazards, body fluids and communicable diseases and chemical hazards. Exposure to noise.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department , Receptionist
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Katy, Texas 77494
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]