Aide - SPED – Structured HCAP Katy+ BTP

Katy Independent School District; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Katy Behavior Learning Center, Katy ISD, Texas, seeks a dedicated SPED instructional support aide. Immediate start with 187 duty days exists; role focuses on clerical and student-care tasks under the supervision of classroom teachers.

Responsibilities include assisting with instructional activities, data collection, and maintaining confidential records, while ensuring student safety and proper care in line with IEPs.

Qualifications

• 15 college hours or HS diploma or GED with ParaPro test 464.
• Paraprofessional Aide II certificate required.
• CPI certification once employed.
• CDL or willing to earn one in the first year.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in implementing instructional programs for students.
• Support employability and daily living training in the community.
• Transport students in community settings as needed.
• Collect data and maintain confidential student records.

Skills

Communication with students

Maintain relationships

Confidential data handling

Adaptability

Education

Paraprofessional Educational Aide II certificate

15 college hours or HS diploma or GED

CPI certification

CDL or willing to earn one in year 1

Job description

Aide - SPED – Structured HCAP Katy+ BTP

Katy ISD KATY BEHAVIOR LEARNING CENTER - Katy, Texas

Starting Date: Immediately

Reports To: Director for Specialized Programs

Duty Days: 187 Days

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: IS05

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.
• Participate in planned in-services and professional growth activities.
• Assist in carrying out the instructional program.
• Assist in maintaining student records, audit folders and data collection.
• Assist in preparation, use and maintenance of instructional materials and equipment.
• Assist with teacher-planned activities, exercises and drills.
• Attend professional meetings as required.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Physically prompt students through instruction which may require lifting and positioning.
• 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.

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

Position Type: Full-Time

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]