Aide - SPED - RISE

Katy Independent School District; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Katy Independent School District's MCDONALD JUNIOR HIGH in Katy, Texas is seeking an Aide for SPED - RISE to support instructional and behavioral needs of students.

The role requires working 187 days, non-exempt status, and CPI certification; duties include implementing RISE elements, maintaining records, and providing personal care as required by IEPs.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate and work with students with disabilities.
• Maintain effective working relationships with staff, students and families.
• Minimum clerical skills and attention to confidentiality.
• Paraprofessional certificate required after employment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

College hours for Title I campus 48

ParaPro score 464

College hours 15 or high school/ GED

Communicate with students with disABIL

Maintain effective working relations

clerical skills

Good physical and emotional condition

Confidential records handling

Paraprofessional Aide II cert required

Education

Title I college hours 48 or ParaPro 464 required

Non-Title I college hours 15 or HS diploma/GED with 464 ParaPro

Job description

Aide - SPED - RISE

Katy ISD MCDONALD JUNIOR HIGH - Katy, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5888356

Application Deadline: Aug 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports To: Principal

Duty Days: 187 Days

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: IS03

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 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

Please Note: Additional Qualification for Title I Campus

• 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

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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