Educational Assistant - Holy Cross Elementary School

Lakeland Roman Catholic Separate School Division; City of Cold Lake; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeland Catholic School Division is seeking a full-time Educational Assistant to support students at Holy Cross Elementary School in Cold Lake, AB for the 2026-2027 school year. This term position may extend into 2027-2028.

Serving Kindergarten through Grade 6, the role requires a compassionate professional with experience supporting students with complex needs, including behavioural challenges and ASD/FASD, in a Catholic education setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 1 ECE Certification; Level 2/3 preferred.
• Experience supporting students with complex learning needs.
• Strong knowledge of behavioural strategies and intervention techniques.
• Maintain professionalism and emotional regulation in dynamic situations.
• Alignment with the values and mission of Catholic education.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to students with diverse learning needs.
• 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.

Skills

ECE Certification

Diverse learners experience

Behavioral strategies

Emotional regulation

Catholic education values

Education

Level 1 ECE Certification

Level 2 or 3 preferred

Tools

NVCI

First Aid

Job description

Join Our Team at Lakeland Catholic School Division

Educational Assistant | Start Date: As soon as possible
Full-Time (1.0 FTE) | Holy Cross Elementary School
Cold Lake, Alberta | Term Position for the 2026–2027 School Year

Lakeland Catholic School Division is currently seeking a full-time Educational Assistant to support students atHoly Cross Elementary School in Cold Lake, AB for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a term position with the potential for extension into the 2027-2028 school year.

Serving students from Kindergarten through Grade 6, this position requires a skilled and compassionate professional with a strong background in supporting adolescence—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

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.