SPED ECSE Aide: Early Childhood Support Specialist

Katy Independent School District; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Katy Independent School District is hiring an Aide - SPED - ECSE to support instructional needs for students with disabilities at Katy Elementary. The role reports to the Principal and involves assisting in daily activities, therapy programs, and data management within a Special Education setting.

Requirements include ParaPro/Title I criteria, CPI upon employment, and ability to lift/position students. The position is full-time, non-exempt, with 187 duty days and a pay grade IS04.

Qualifications

• College hours 48 minimum or ParaPro score 464 for Title I campus.
• College hours 15 or a high school diploma/GED with 464 ParaPro for Non-Title I campus.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of general office equipment.
• Paraprofessional Educational Aide certificate II required once employed.
• CPI certification once employed.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to policies for special education paraprofessionals and child care facilities.
• Participate in planned in-services and professional growth activities.
• Assist in carrying out the instructional program.
• Assist in maintaining confidential student records and data for progress.
• Assist in preparation, use and maintenance of instructional materials.
• Assist with teacher-planned activities, exercises and drills.
• Assist with self-care activities and positioning for students.
• Assist in implementing therapy programs and transfers.
• Attend professional meetings as required.
• Assist in implementing behavior intervention strategies.
• Provide no-medical interventions as per student IEPs.
• Provide instructional support and accommodations for students.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Other SHARS duties as assigned.
• Provide Personal Care as identified in IEPs.

Skills

Disability support

Communication skills

Following instructions

Office equipment

Education

48 college hours or ParaPro 464 (Title I)

15 college hours or high school diploma/GED + 464 ParaPro

Paraprofessional Aide II certificate

CPI certification after employment

Tools

Wheelchair handling

Assistive tech devices

Therapy equipment

Job description

Katy Independent School District is hiring an Aide - SPED - ECSE to support instructional needs for students with disabilities at Katy Elementary. The role reports to the Principal and involves assisting in daily activities, therapy programs, and data management within a Special Education setting.

Requirements include ParaPro/Title I criteria, CPI upon employment, and ability to lift/position students. The position is full-time, non-exempt, with 187 duty days and a pay grade IS04.