Aide - Special Education - Adaptive Behavior

Aide - Special Education - Adaptive Behavior

Location:

Katy ISD FRANZ ELEMENTARY – Katy, Texas

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Jun 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Posted:
  May 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  Jul 31, 2026

Reports To: Principal

Duty Days: 187 Days

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: IS04

Updated: 06/2025

Position Type: Full-Time

Qualifications:

• College hours for Title I campus: 48 required or a score of 464 on the Para Pro test
• College hours: 15, high school diploma or GED (with passing score on Para Pro) for Non-Title I campus
• Valid Texas Educational Aide II certificate required once employed
• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of general office equipment
• Valid CPI certification preferred (can be obtained after employment)

Primary

Purpose:

Instructional and student-care duties as assigned.

• Adhere to federal, state and local policies and procedures related to special education aides.
• Participate in planned in-services and professional growth activities.
• Assist in carrying out the instructional program.
• Assist in data collection.
• Assist in preparation, use and maintenance of instructional materials and equipment.
• Assist with teacher-planned activities, exercises and drills.
• Assist when needed in helping students in self-care activities such as toileting.
• Assist in implementing the adaptive behavior protocol.
• Attend professional meetings as required.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Physically prompt students through instruction which may require lifting and positioning.
• Other SHARS duties as assigned.
• Provide personal care as identified in the applicable student IEPs.

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; occasional running, heavy lifting and carrying 45 pounds and over daily, positioning of students, moving classroom or adaptive equipment, noise exposure, biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases; exposure to physical and verbal outbursts by students. May be required to utilize CPI strategies to manage disruptive students, including restraint.

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.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.