Aide - SPED - Structured Life

MCDONALD JUNIOR HIGH; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Katy ISD MCDONALD JUNIOR HIGH in Katy, Texas, is seeking an Aide - SPED - Structured Life to support special education students and teachers. The role involves clerical tasks, data collection, and direct student care under supervision.

The position requires Paraprofessional Aide II certification, CPI certification, and compliance with Title I prerequisites where applicable. This is a full-time, non-exempt role with 187 duty days and a IS04 pay grade.

Qualifications

• College hours for Title I campus: 48 hours required or a score of 464 on the ParaPro test.
• College hours 15 or high school diploma or GED with passing ParaPro score 464 for Non-Title I campus.
• Communicate and work with students with disabilities.
• Maintain confidential student records.
• Paraprofessional Educational Aide II certificate required once employed.
• CPI certification once employed.

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 with disabil

Clerical skills

Confidential information handling

Education

Paraprofessional Aide II certificate

48 college hours or ParaPro 464 (Title I)

Job description

Aide - SPED - Structured Life

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Job Details

Job ID: 5981729

Application Deadline: Nov 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

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

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

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]

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