Aide - SPED - Katy+

Katy Independent School District; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Katy ISD seeks a SPED Aide for Katy Behavior Learning Center to support students with disabilities under the supervision of a Director for Specialized Programs. The role includes clerical tasks, data collection, and facilitating activities aligned with IEP goals.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or ParaPro certificate, with 15 college hours preferred. CDL may be required within the first year. Attend to safety and confidentiality in a dynamic school setting.

Qualifications

• Must have 15 college hours or high school diploma/GED with ParaPro passing score
• Ability to communicate with students with disabilities
• Maintain effective working relationships with staff and families
• Minimum clerical skills and basic organizational abilities
• Willingness to obtain CDL within first year if required

Responsibilities

• Assist special education teachers with instructional programs
• Support in employability and daily living training in community settings
• Assist in transporting students in the community setting
• Collect data and maintain confidential student records and charts
• Provide non-medical assistance such as basic care and personal support as outlined in IEPs
• Help prepare and duplicate instructional materials
• Maintain and clean equipment for student programs

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Disability awareness

Data handling

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

ParaPro certificate

Tools

None

Job description

Aide - SPED - Katy+

Katy ISD KATY BEHAVIOR LEARNING CENTER - Katy, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5892941

Application Deadline: Sep 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports To: Director for Specialized Programs

Duty Days: 187 Days

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: IS04

Date Created: 12/2025

Qualifications:

• 15 College hours or high school diploma or GED (with a passing score of 464 on the ParaPro test)
• 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
• CPI certification once employed
• Have a CDL or willing to earn one in the first year of employment

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 employability and daily living training in the community setting
• Assist in the transportation of students in the community setting
• 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 needs for student program.
• Assist in providing non-medical procedures such as tube feeding and other interventions as necessary for the student.
• 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 Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kara Landgrebe , Director of Specialized Programs
• KATY BEHAVIOR LEARNING CENTER
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]