Aide - SPED - Structured Life

Katy Independent School District

Katy (TX)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 25,000

Full time

41 hours ago

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Job summary

Katy Independent School District is seeking a SPED Aide at McElwain Elementary in Katy, Texas. Reporting to the Principal, this full-time role supports students with disabilities across 187 duty days, starting Oct 19, 2026.

The position requires paraprofessional credentials, ParaPro score, and CPI certification after hire. Responsibilities include assisting teachers, maintaining confidential records, aiding with self-care, implementing IEP goals, and supporting instructional materials and

Qualifications

College hours 48 minimum or a score of 464 on the ParaPro test for Title I campus
College hours 15 or a high school diploma or GED with ParaPro 464 for Non-Title I campus
Paraprofessional Educational Aide II certificate required once employed
CPI certification required once employed
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

Responsibilities

Assist special education teachers in implementing instructional program for students.
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 needed for student program.
Assist in providing non-medical procedures such as tube feeding and other interventions as necessary for the student.
Assist all students as needed in Special Ed.
Other SHARS Duties as assigned.
Provide Personal Care as identified in applicable student IEPs.

Skills

Communicate with students

Clerical skills

Confidential data handling

Personal care

Emotional resilience

Education

48 Title I hours or ParaPro 464

15 hours or HS diploma or GED with ParaPro 464

Paraprofessional Educational Aide II certificate

CPI certification

Job description

Aide - SPED - Structured Life

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Job Details

Job ID: 5946686
Application Deadline: Oct 07, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 19, 2026

Job Description

Reports To: Principal

Duty Days: 187 Days

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: IS04

Updated: 06/2025

Qualifications:

College hours for Title I campus 48 required or a score of 464 on the ParaPro test

College hours15 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

CPI certification once employed

Please Note: Additional Qualification for Title I Campus:

College hours, 48 minimum or a score of 464 on the ParaPro test

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 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 need for student program.
Assist in providing non-medical procedures such as tube feeding and other interventions as necessary for the student.
Assist all students as needed in Special Ed.
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

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