Complexity Educational Assistant - Vulcan Prairieview Elementary School - Temp Full-Time

Palliser School Division; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASEBP benefit package

Job summary

Palliser School Division is seeking a Temporary Full-Time Educational Assistant for the Complexity Teams at Vulcan Prairieview Elementary School. The position runs from November 2, 2026 to June 30, 2027 and supports students in Kindergarten to Grade 6 with complex needs.

The role requires a post-secondary certificate or related healthcare/child care credential, First Aid/CPR, and the ability to collaborate with teachers and learning teams to monitor progress and contribute to IPP planning.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized post-secondary certificate or recognized vocational certificate in child care/development or healthcare with demonstrated successful practicum experience working with students and children with complex medical needs
• Other equivalent combinations of directly related education and directly related experience may also be considered
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR certificates (Child CPR Certificate is a strong asset)

Responsibilities

• Ensures student safety, personal safety and safety of others
• Works collaboratively with the classroom teacher (K-6) to address academic, behavioural, English as an Additional Language and social-emotional challenges.
• Support in the collection of data to demonstrate student progress.
• Provide input into planning the student’s Individual Program Plan. Participates, as required, as a member of the student’s learning team in periodic meetings with the students, parents/guardians to review goals and develop revisions. Collects data to support student growth and the IPP development.
• Communicates with the student’s learning team members to provide information of interest and receive information that may impact the child’s progress.
• Works with students in a variety of settings in the school and community, including assisting in the supervision of students at breaks or on field trips as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Job description

Temporary Full-Time Educational Assistant - Complexity Teams

Location: Vulcan Prairieview Elementary School

Anticipated Start Date: November 2, 2026

Anticipated End Date :June 30, 2027

Assignment : Educational Assistant

Annual Hours :Full-Time Temporary (975.75 annual hours)

The Palliser School Division is committed to engendering and supporting the values of the broader society: empathy, integrity, respect, trust, and responsibility. If the children of this community are to realize these values, the division acknowledges its responsibility to provide an exemplary education. Students come first. Learning is our central purpose. Public education serves the common good. The Palliser School Division encourages an inclusive and equitable workplace, which supports our diverse student and employee community. We encourage all applicants to join our dynamic, diverse, and collaborative culture and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

Located in the Town of Vulcan and supporting students from Kindergarten to Grade 6,Vulcan Prairieview Elementary School invites enthusiastic individuals to apply for the temporary, full-time Educational Assistance position available August 21, 2026. Vulcan Prairieview Elementary School serves students from the town of Vulcan and surrounding areas. A vibrant community of learners, passionate about creating an educational environment in which every student can succeed, VPES strives to foster the virtues of trust, respect, responsibility, family, and caring in our daily lives.

When you apply to the Palliser School Division, you can feel good about serving our future leaders and contributing to student success.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive paid benefit package through Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan (ASEBP)

Qualifications:

• Completion of a recognized post-secondary certificate or recognized vocational certificate in child care/development or healthcare with demonstrated successful practicum experience working with students and children with complex medical needs
• Other equivalent combinations of directly related education and directly related experience may also be considered
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR certificates (Child CPR Certificate is a strong asset)

Responsibilities:

• Ensures student safety, personal safety and safety of others
• Works collaboratively with the classroom teacher (K-6) to address academic, behavioural, English as an Additional Language and social-emotional challenges.
• Support in the collection of data to demonstrate student progress.
• Provide input into planning the student’s Individual Program Plan. Participates, as required, as a member of the student’s learning team in periodic meetings with the students, parents/guardians to review goals and develop revisions. Collects data to support student growth and the IPP development.
• Communicates with the student’s learning team members to provide information of interest and receive information that may impact the child’s progress.
• Works with students in a variety of settings in the school and community, including assisting in the supervision of students at breaks or on field trips as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

We thank all those who apply, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Jackie Kark, Associate Superintendent, Learning Services

Palliser School Division