Aide - Special Education - RISE

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

Job summary

Katy Independent School District is seeking a dedicated Aide - Special Education for the RISE program at Mayde Creek High in Houston, TX. This full-time role supports instructional and behavioral needs of students with disabilities under the direction of the Principal.

The position requires Title I campus qualifications or related certification, proficiency in clerical tasks, and the ability to handle confidential student records.

Qualifications

• College hours for Title I campus 48 required or a score of 464 on the ParaPro test.
• College hours 15 or high school diploma or GED (with a passing score of 464 on the ParaPro test) 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 Educational Aide II certificate required once employed

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing all elements of RISE program
• Assist in maintaining accurate records of students in RISE program.
• Assist in implementing behavior management strategies.
• Assist in maintaining student records and charts for determining student progress.
• Assist in providing re-orientation and instruction to students in RISE classroom.
• Assist in monitoring student behaviors.
• Obtain and maintain certification in the CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
• Other SHARS Duties as assigned.
• Provide Personal Care as identified in applicable student IEPs.

Skills

Communicate with students with disabil

Clerical skills

Emotional resilience

Confidential records handling

Education

Paraprofessional Educational Aide II certificate

High school diploma or GED

Title I campus college hours 48 or ParaPro 464

Job description

Aide - Special Education - RISE

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Job Details

Job ID: 5931157

Application Deadline: Sep 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports To: Principal

Duty Days: 187 Days

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: IS03

Updated: 06/2025

Qualifications:

College hours for Title I campus 48 required or a score of 464 on the ParaPro test

College hours 15 or high school diploma or GED (with a passing score of 464 on the ParaPro test) 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 Educational Aide II certificate required once employed

Please Note: Additional Qualification for Title I Campus

College hours for Title I campus 48 required or a score of 464 on the ParaPro test

Primary Purpose:

To provide instructional and behavioral assistance to students served in the RISE program.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in implementing all elements of RISE program
• Assist in maintaining accurate records of students in RISE program.
• Assist in implementing behavior management strategies.
• Assist in maintaining student records and charts for determining student progress.
• Assist in providing re-orientation and instruction to students in RISE classroom.
• Assist in monitoring student behaviors.
• Obtain and maintain certification in the CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
• Other SHARS Duties as assigned.
• Provide Personal Care as identified in applicable student IEPs.

Equipment Used:

Wheelchair lift, ramps, personal computer, copier, and audiovisual equipment.

Working Conditions:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases. Exposure to verbal and physical aggression by students.

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]