Aide - SPED - ECSE (Early Childhood Special Education)

Katy ISD • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a Paraprofessional Aide in Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE), assisting teachers with instructional needs and supporting students with disabilities. The role involves direct student care, including self-care activities, implementing therapy programs, and providing instructional support. The aide will also be responsible for maintaining student records, preparing instructional materials, and adhering to all relevant policies and procedures. This role requires a commitment to professional growth and collaboration with the teaching staff.

Requirements

• College hours for Title I campus 48 required or a score of 464 on the ParaPro test
• College hours, high school diploma or GED 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 aide certificate required once employed
• CPI certification once employed
• Additional Qualification for Title I Campus: College hours, 48 minimum or a score of 464 on the ParaPro test

Nice To Haves

• Familiar with wheelchairs, wheelchair lifts, wheelchair restraints, electric changing tables, Hoyer lift, assistive technology equipment-voice output device, various physical therapy equipment, gastrointestinal tube (g-tube).

Responsibilities

• Adhere to federal, state and local policies and procedures related to 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 determining student progress.
• 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 feeding and toileting.
• Assist in implementing the therapy programs which may require lifting and positioning.
• Attend professional meetings as required.
• Assist in implementing behavior intervention strategies.
• Assist in providing no-medical procedures such as feeding tubes and other interventions as necessary for the student.
• Provide instructional support and implement instructional accommodations for students.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Other SHARS Duties as assigned.
• Provide Personal Care as identified in applicable student IEPs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED