SPED Aide & Student Support Specialist

Katy Independent School District; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Katy Independent School District is seeking an Aide - SPED to assist teachers and support student needs at the Katy Behavior Learning Center in Katy, Texas. This non-exempt position follows the 187-day schedule and reports to the Director for Specialized Programs.

Responsibilities include assisting with instructional programs, data collection, and personal care under the IEP, while maintaining confidential records and supporting student progress.

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

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.
• Other SHARS duties as assigned.
• Provide Personal Care as identified in applicable student IEPs.

Skills

Clerical skills

Communication with students

Confidential records

ParaPro certification

CPI certification

CDL certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

15 college hours

ParaPro certification (certified test)

Job description

Katy Independent School District is seeking an Aide - SPED to assist teachers and support student needs at the Katy Behavior Learning Center in Katy, Texas. This non-exempt position follows the 187-day schedule and reports to the Director for Specialized Programs.

Responsibilities include assisting with instructional programs, data collection, and personal care under the IEP, while maintaining confidential records and supporting student progress.