Aide - SPED - ECSE (Early Childhood)

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

Job summary

Katy Independent School District is hiring an Aide - SPED - ECSE to support instructional needs for students with disabilities at Katy Elementary. The role reports to the Principal and involves assisting in daily activities, therapy programs, and data management within a Special Education setting.

Requirements include ParaPro/Title I criteria, CPI upon employment, and ability to lift/position students. The position is full-time, non-exempt, with 187 duty days and a pay grade IS04.

Qualifications

• College hours 48 minimum or ParaPro score 464 for Title I campus.
• College hours 15 or a high school diploma/GED with 464 ParaPro for Non-Title I campus.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of general office equipment.
• Paraprofessional Educational Aide certificate II required once employed.
• CPI certification once employed.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to policies for special education paraprofessionals and child care facilities.
• Participate in planned in-services and professional growth activities.
• Assist in carrying out the instructional program.
• Assist in maintaining confidential student records and data for progress.
• Assist in preparation, use and maintenance of instructional materials.
• Assist with teacher-planned activities, exercises and drills.
• Assist with self-care activities and positioning for students.
• Assist in implementing therapy programs and transfers.
• Attend professional meetings as required.
• Assist in implementing behavior intervention strategies.
• Provide no-medical interventions as per student IEPs.
• Provide instructional support and accommodations for students.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Other SHARS duties as assigned.
• Provide Personal Care as identified in IEPs.

Skills

Disability support

Communication skills

Following instructions

Office equipment

Education

48 college hours or ParaPro 464 (Title I)

15 college hours or high school diploma/GED + 464 ParaPro

Paraprofessional Aide II certificate

CPI certification after employment

Tools

Wheelchair handling

Assistive tech devices

Therapy equipment

Job description

Aide - SPED - ECSE (Early Childhood)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5971698

Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 26, 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

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 passing score of 464 on ParaPro test) for Non-Title I campus

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instruction

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of general office equipment

Paraprofessional Educational Aide certificate II 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:

Assist the teacher with instructional needs as appropriate

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to federal, state and local policies and procedures related to special education paraprofessionals and child care facilities.
• Participate in planned in-services and professional growth activities.
• Assist in carrying out the instructional program.
• Assist in maintaining confidential student records and data for determining student progress.
• 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 feeding and toileting.
• Assist in implementing the therapy programs which may require lifting and positioning.
• Attend professional meetings as required.
• Assist in implementing behavior intervention strategies
• Assist in providing no-medical procedures such as feeding tubes and other interventions as necessary for the student.
• Provide instructional support and implement instructional accommodations for students.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Other SHARS Duties as assigned.
• Provide Personal Care as identified in applicable student IEPs.

Equipment Used:

Personal computer, copier, printer, calculator, laminator and Smart board. Washer/dryer, microwave, dishwasher. Familiar with wheelchairs, wheelchair lifts, wheelchair restraints, electric changing tables, Hoyer lift, assistive technology equipment-voice output device, various physical therapy equipment, gastrointestinal tube (g-tube).

Working Conditions:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Regular district-wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned; moderate stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying. May be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities. Prolonged use of a computer and repetitive hand motions. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities (heavy lifting greater than 50 pounds); control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non-ambulatory students. Exposure to biological hazards, noise, microwaves.

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 Categories:

Special Education > Early Essential Education

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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