Aide - SPED - Structured Autism Y/CAP

Katy ISD • Katy, TX

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About The Position

The Aide - SPED - Structured Autism Y/CAP performs clerical, instructional, and student-care duties as assigned. The role supports the special education instructional program and provides student assistance, including personal care and implementation of therapy programs. Duties may involve lifting and positioning students, and the aide may be required to use CPI strategies, including restraint, to manage disruptive student behavior.

The position requires adherence to federal, state, and local policies and procedures related to special education aides, participation in planned in-services and professional growth activities, and attendance at professional meetings as required. The aide may also provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers. The listed duties and responsibilities are general and are not exhaustive.

Requirements

• For a Title I campus: 48 college hours minimum or a score of 464 on the ParaPro test.
• For a non-Title I campus: 15 college hours, or a high school diploma or GED with a passing ParaPro score of 464.
• Valid Texas Educational Aide II certificate.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of general office equipment.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including frequent standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; occasional running; daily heavy lifting and carrying of 45 pounds and over; and positioning students.
• May be required to use CPI strategies to manage disruptive students, including restraint.

Nice To Haves

• Valid CPI certification; it can be obtained after employment.

Responsibilities

• 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 maintaining student records, audit folders, and data collection.
• Assist in preparing, using, and maintaining instructional materials and equipment.
• Assist with teacher-planned activities, exercises, and drills.
• Assist students with self-care activities, such as feeding and toileting, when needed.
• Assist in implementing therapy programs, which may require lifting and positioning students.
• Attend professional meetings as required.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Physically prompt students through instruction, which may require lifting and positioning.
• Perform 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