Aide - SPED - Adaptive Behavior

Katy Independent School District; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Katy ISD is seeking an Aide - SPED - Adaptive Behavior at Boudny Elementary in Katy, Texas. Immediate start with 187 duty days and non-exempt status. Primary duties include instructional and student-care tasks, following IEPs and adaptive behavior protocols.

Responsibilities cover data collection, preparing instructional materials, assisting with self-care, guiding students, and supporting substitutes. Valid Texas Educational Aide II certificate required; CPI certification preferred, CPI can be

Qualifications

• Valid Texas Educational Aide II certificate required upon employment
• College hours for Title I campus 48 or ParaPro score 464
• College hours 15, high school diploma or GED with ParaPro score for Non-Title I
• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction
• Communication skills and knowledge of general office equipment

Responsibilities

• Adhere to policies for SPED aides
• Participate in planned in-services and professional growth
• Assist in carrying out the instructional program
• Assist in data collection
• Assist in preparation, use and maintenance of instructional materials and equipment
• Assist with teacher-planned activities, exercises and drills
• Assist with self-care activities such as toileting
• Assist in implementing adaptive behavior protocol
• Attend professional meetings
• Provide orientation to substitutes
• Physically prompt students including lifting and positioning
• Other SHARS duties as assigned
• Provide personal care as identified in student IEPs

Skills

Disability support

Instruction following

Communication skills

Office tools

Education

Texas Educational Aide II certificate

High school diploma or GED

ParaPro test score 464

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports To:Principal

Duty Days:187 Days

Wage/Hour Status:Non-Exempt

Pay Grade:IS04

Updated: 06/2025

Qualifications:

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

College hours 15, high school diploma or GED (with passing score on ParaPro) for Non-Title I campus

Valid Texas Educational Aide II certificate required once employed

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instruction

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of general office equipment

Valid CPI certification preferred (can be obtained after employment)

Primary Purpose:

Instructional and student-care duties as assigned.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adhere to federal, state and local policies and procedures related to special education aides.
• Participate in planned in-services and professional growth activities.
• Assist in carrying out the instructional program.
• Assist in preparation, use and maintenance of instructional materials and equipment.
• Assist with teacher-planned activities, exercises and drills.
• Assist when needed in helping students in self-care activities such as toileting.
• Assist in implementing the adaptive behavior protocol.
• Attend professional meetings as required.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Physically prompt students through instruction which may require lifting and positioning.
• Other SHARS Duties as assigned
• Provide Personal Care as identified in applicable student IEPs.

Working Conditions:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; occasional running, heavy lifting and carrying, 45 pounds and over daily, positioning of students, moving classroom or adaptive equipment , noise exposure, biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases; exposure to physical and verbal outbursts by students. May be required to utilize CPI strategies to manage disruptive students, including restraint.

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.

Aide - SPED - Adaptive Behavior

Katy ISD BOUDNY ELEMENTARY - Katy, Texas

Job Details

Job ID: 5959710

Application Deadline: Oct 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports To:Principal

Duty Days:187 Days

Wage/Hour Status:Non-Exempt

Pay Grade:IS04

Updated: 06/2025

Qualifications:

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

College hours 15, high school diploma or GED (with passing score on ParaPro) for Non-Title I campus

Valid Texas Educational Aide II certificate required once employed

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instruction

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of general office equipment

Valid CPI certification preferred (can be obtained after employment)

Primary Purpose:

Instructional and student-care duties as assigned.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adhere to federal, state and local policies and procedures related to special education aides.
• Participate in planned in-services and professional growth activities.
• Assist in carrying out the instructional program.
• Assist in data collection
• Assist in preparation, use and maintenance of instructional materials and equipment.
• Assist with teacher-planned activities, exercises and drills.
• Assist when needed in helping students in self-care activities such as toileting.
• Assist in implementing the adaptive behavior protocol.
• Attend professional meetings as required.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Physically prompt students through instruction which may require lifting and positioning.
• Other SHARS Duties as assigned
• Provide Personal Care as identified in applicable student IEPs.

Working Conditions:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; occasional running, heavy lifting and carrying, 45 pounds and over daily, positioning of students, moving classroom or adaptive equipment , noise exposure, biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases; exposure to physical and verbal outbursts by students. May be required to utilize CPI strategies to manage disruptive students, including restraint.

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

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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