Full-time Educational Assistant (Temporary Position) - Saint Dominic Elementary School

Job summary

Provide direct classroom and individual support to students with diverse and complex learning needs, including implementing behavioural strategies and helping students develop emotional regulation, engagement, and independence. Collaborate with teachers and inclusive education teams while maintaining student dignity and a safe, respectful learning environment.

Job details

Join Our Team at Lakeland Catholic School Division Educational Assistant | Start Date: As soon as possible Full-Time Temporary (1.0 FTE) | Saint Dominic Elementary School Cold Lake, Alberta | 2026–2027 School Year Lakeland Catholic School Division is currently seeking a full-time Educational Assistant to support students at Saint Dominic Elementary School in Cold Lake, AB for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a temporary full-time position that is expected to last until January 2027 with the possibility of extension. Serving students from Kindergarten to Grade 6, this position requires a skilled and compassionate professional with a strong background in supporting adolescents—particularly those with behavioural needs, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or other complex challenges. Key Responsibilities Provide direct support to students with diverse learning needs in classroom and individual settings Implement behavioural support strategies aligned with student support plans Assist with emotional regulation, engagement, and independence skills Work collaboratively with teachers and inclusive education teams in a Catholic school setting Maintain student dignity and a safe, respectful learning environment. Required Qualifications Minimum Level 1 Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Certification or willingness to obtain (Level 2 or 3 preferred) Demonstrated experience supporting students with complex learning needs Strong working knowledge of behavioural strategies and intervention techniques Ability to maintain professionalism and emotional regulation in dynamic situations Alignment with the values and mission of Catholic education. Additional Assets NVCI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention), First Aid, or similar certification (or willingness to obtain) Familiarity with assistive tech and alternative learning tools Strong interpersonal, documentation, and teamwork skills French language skills are considered an asset, but are not required for this position How To Apply Applications for this posting will be accepted through ApplytoEducation.com or via email to . We ask that applicants prepare both a cover letter and resume, complete with the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least two to three current work-related references. Cover letters can be addressed to Kayla Collins, Manager of Human Resources, Lakeland Catholic School Division. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. The successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check and Intervention Record Check . By submitting an application, applicants consent to Human Resources contacting previous employers to conduct confidential reference checks, whether or not those employers are listed as references. Please note: This position does not qualify for employer-sponsored immigration programs or work permit support. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Provide direct classroom and individual support to students with diverse and complex learning needs, including implementing behavioural strategies and helping students develop emotional regulation, engagement, and independence. Collaborate with teachers and inclusive education teams while maintaining student dignity and a safe, respectful learning environment.

Requirements

Applicants must have at least Level 1 Early Childhood Educator certification or be willing to obtain it; Level 2 or 3 is preferred. The role requires demonstrated experience supporting students with complex learning needs, knowledge of behavioural strategies, professionalism in dynamic situations, and alignment with Catholic education values; NVCI or First Aid certification is an asset or may be obtained.

Listed skills

• Documentation · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Student Support
• Behavioural Support Strategies
• Behavioural Intervention
• Emotional Regulation
• Classroom Support
• Individualized Student Support
• Inclusive Education Collaboration
• Supporting Complex Learning Needs
• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Support
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Support
• Assistive Technology
• Documentation
• Teamwork
• Crisis Intervention
• First Aid

Job areas

• Education

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