SPED Aide: Empower Students & Classroom Support

Katy Independent School District; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

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

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