Aide - SPED - RISE

Katy Independent School District; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Katy ISD Taylor High in Katy, Texas is seeking an Aide - SPED for the RISE program. You will assist with instructional activities and behavior support for students with disabilities, maintain records, and collaborate with the Principal and RISE staff to ensure progress and safety.

The role requires ParaPro credentials or equivalent college hours, confidentiality, and the ability to work with diverse students. Title I campus considerations and CPI certification are noted in the job details.

Qualifications

• ParaPro score 464 or 48 college hours for non-Title I campus.
• High school diploma or GED with passing ParaPro score.
• Paraprofessional Aide II certificate required after employment.
• College hours 48 for Title I campus with 464 ParaPro score.
• Ability to communicate with students with disabilities.
• Maintain confidential student records and clerical duties.
• Good physical and emotional condition.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing all elements of the RISE program.
• Maintain accurate records of students in the RISE program.
• Implement behavior management strategies.
• Maintain student progress records and charts.
• Provide re-orientation and instruction in the RISE classroom.
• Monitor student behaviors.
• Obtain and maintain CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification.
• Perform other SHARS duties as assigned.
• Provide personal care as identified in IEPs.

Skills

Communication skills

Disability support

Confidentiality

Clerical skills

Emotional resilience

Education

ParaPro score 464

High school diploma or GED

College hours 15

Paraprofessional Aide II certificate

College hours 48 for Title I

Tools

CPI Certification

Job description

Aide - SPED - RISE

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Job Details

Job ID: 5916081

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

Posted: Sep 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Reports To: Principal

Duty Days: 187 Days

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: IS03

Updated: 06/2025

Qualifications:

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

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 Categories:

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]