Temporary Full-Time Educational Assistant, K-6 Support

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

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.