Aide - SPED - Structured Life (Life Skills)

Katy Independent School District; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Katy Independent School District is seeking a dedicated SPED Aide at Leonard Elementary in Katy, Texas. The role involves clerical support and direct student care for Life Skills/Structured Life needs under the supervision of the Principal.

Responsibilities include assisting teachers with instructional activities, maintaining confidential records, and supporting students with disabilities. The position requires CPI certification after hire and ParaPro credentials as specified.

Qualifications

• Must have or obtain Paraprofessional Educational Aide II certificate upon employment.
• CPI certification required once employed.
• Minimum ParaPro score of 464 on applicable campus.
• Title I campus requires 48 college hours or ParaPro 464.
• Non-Title I campus requires 15 college hours or a high school diploma/GED with ParaPro 464.

Responsibilities

• Assist special education teachers in implementing instructional programs for students.
• Collect data and maintain confidential student records and charts.
• Provide non-medical student care including toileting, bathing and feeding as needed.
• Support implementation of behavior intervention strategies and assistive technology.
• Prepare and duplicate instructional materials and maintain equipment for student programs.
• Assist students with IEP goals under teacher supervision.

Skills

Communication

Clerical skills

Physical stamina

Confidential data handling

CPI certification

Education

Paraprofessional Educational Aide II certificate

CPI certification (upon employment)

ParaPro score 464

48 college hours (Title I campus)

High school diploma or GED + ParaPro 464 (Non-Title I campus)

Job description

Aide - SPED - Structured Life (Life Skills)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5910371

Application Deadline: Sep 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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