Educational Assistant - Saint Dominic Elementary School
- Cold Lake, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Educational Assistant | Start Date: As soon as possible
Full-Time (1.0 FTE) | Saint Dominic 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 at Saint Dominic 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 to 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.
- 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.
- 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
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.
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Responsibilities
Provide direct classroom and individual support to students with diverse 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 need at least Level 1 Early Childhood Educator certification or a willingness to obtain it; Level 2 or 3 is preferred. The role requires experience supporting students with complex learning needs, knowledge of behavioural interventions, professionalism in dynamic situations, and alignment with Catholic education values; crisis intervention or first aid certification is an asset.
Skills
- Student Support
- Behavioural Support Strategies
- Emotional Regulation
- Classroom Assistance
- Individual Student Support
- Inclusive Education Collaboration
- Student Engagement
- Independence Skills
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Documentation
- Assistive Technology
- Alternative Learning Tools
- Crisis Intervention
- First Aid
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Hiring contact
Kayla Collins
Categories
- Education
Keywords
- Educational Assistant
- Early Childhood Educator Certification
- Level 1 ECE
- Level 2 ECE
- Level 3 ECE
- Behavioural Needs
- Complex Learning Needs
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Behavioural Support Plans
- Behavioural Intervention
- Emotional Regulation
- Inclusive Education
- Assistive Technology
- Alternative Learning Tools
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- First Aid
- Student Support Plans
- Catholic Education
- Criminal Record Check
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Intervention Record Check