Educational Assistant - Speech

Job summary

Work under the supervision of a certified teacher to support students receiving speech-related educational assistance. Assist with student supervision and personal care, and perform required physical tasks; the teacher retains responsibility for planning, instruction, supervision, and evaluation.

Job details

Grande Prairie Public School Division Invites Applications For Speech Educational Assistant Multiple Schools Full-time Temporary (32.5 hours per week) Effective for the 2026-2027 school year Competition Number: S2627-008 Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. The Educational Assistant works under the supervision of a certified teacher who retains the responsibility for planning, instruction, supervision and evaluation of the students. Qualifications Preference will be given to applicants with post-secondary training, such as the Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Program High School Diploma or equivalent Educational Assistant Diploma with CPR/First Aid preferred some experience working with children in an organized setting preferred preference will be given to those with NVCI training experience working with students who exhibit challenging behaviors is an asset ability and willingness to perform required physical tasks, as well as assist with personal care Applications Should Include completed Apply to Education profile cover letter detailed resume three references with current contact information We appreciate and thank you for your application; however, we contact only those candidates who are selected for an interview. GPPSD reserves the right to check references prior to the scheduling of interviews. Grande Prairie Public School Division accepts applications for all positions online. All applicants, both internal and external, are required to create a profile and apply for career opportunities as they become available. Once you have successfully applied to a position you will receive a confirmation e-mail, and the job will be listed in your ‘Job Application Log’. If you require assistance registering for an account or uploading documents, please call 1-877-900-5627. A current Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Intervention Record Check must be provided as a condition of employment.

What you’ll do

Work under the supervision of a certified teacher to support students receiving speech-related educational assistance. Assist with student supervision and personal care, and perform required physical tasks; the teacher retains responsibility for planning, instruction, supervision, and evaluation.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and post-secondary training such as a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Program is preferred. An Educational Assistant Diploma with CPR/First Aid, experience working with children in an organized setting, and NVCI training are preferred; experience supporting students with challenging behaviors is an asset, and applicants must be able to perform physical tasks and assist with personal care.

Listed skills

• Communication · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Speech Language Support
• Working With Children
• Student Supervision
• Personal Care Assistance
• Supporting Students With Challenging Behaviors
• Physical Assistance
• Communication
• First Aid
• CPR
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Job areas

• Education

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