Aide - SPED - Katy+

Katy Independent School District; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Katy Independent School District seeks an Aide - SPED to support students with disabilities at the Katy Behavior Learning Center. The role includes clerical and student-care tasks, reporting to the Director for Specialized Programs.

Expect 187 duty days, non-exempt pay, and immediate starting date, with responsibilities across instructional support and data collection. The position requires 15 college hours or a diploma/GED with ParaPro credit, plus a Paraprofessional Educational Aide II

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate and work with students with disabilities.
• Maintain effective working relationships with staff and students.
• Minimum clerical skills required.
• Good physical and emotional condition.
• Handle confidential student records responsibly.
• ParaPro score requirement (464) if using high school diploma path.
• Paraprofessional certificate required; CPI certification after hire.
• CDL requirement or willingness to earn within the first year.

Responsibilities

• Assist SPED teachers in implementing instructional programs for students.
• Assist with employability and daily living training in community settings.
• Assist in transporting students in the community setting.
• Collect data and maintain confidential student records and progress charts.
• Provide non-medical care and support as needed per IEP and instruction.
• Assist in implementing behavior intervention strategies and assistive tech as directed.
• Prepare and duplicate instructional materials; maintain equipment for student programs.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Clerical skills

Physical stamina

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

15 College hours / diploma or GED with ParaPro score

Paraprofessional Educational Aide II certificate

Job description

Aide - SPED - Katy+

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5929041

Application Deadline: Sep 23, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 16, 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

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]