Aide - Special Education - RISE

MAYDE CREEK HIGH; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

MAYDE CREEK HIGH in Houston, Texas seeks a dedicated Aide for Special Education (RISE) to support students with disabilities in the classroom, assist with instructional activities, and help manage classroom behavior.

This full-time paraprofessional role reports to the Principal, spans 187 duty days, requires ParaPro or Paraprofessional II certification, strong clerical and communication skills, confidentiality, and CPI crisis intervention certification, with responsibilities for record-keeping

Qualifications

• Requires Title I hours 48 or ParaPro 464 for non-Title I campus.
• Paraprofessional Education Aide II certificate required after employment.
• Assist in implementing RISE program and behavior management strategies.
• Maintain student records and confidentiality.
• Communicate with students with disabilities.
• Position requires physical activity and lifting as described in duties.

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 progress.
• Assist in providing re-orientation and instruction to students in RISE classroom.
• Assist in monitoring student behaviors.
• Obtain and maintain CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification.
• Other SHARS duties as assigned.
• Provide personal care as identified in applicable student IEPs.

Skills

Communication with students

Clerical skills

Emotional resilience

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

ParaPro certificate

Paraprofessional Certificate II

High school diploma with ParaPro 464

Job description

Aide - Special Education - RISE

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This job is also posted in Katy Independent School District

Job Details

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]