Posted 4 days ago
High School Educational Assistant
@ Grande Prairie Public School Division
Grande Prairie, Alberta
Overview
Grande Prairie Public School Division is hiring a full-time temporary High School Educational Assistant, effective immediately through June 2027. The Educational Assistant works under a certified teacher, supporting students with classroom tasks and personal care, including lifting. A police check with vulnerable sector and child intervention record checks is required as a condition of employment.
Responsibilities:
- Support students under a certified teacher's supervision
- Assist with personal care
- Perform required physical tasks including lifting
- Work in a high school classroom setting
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Educational Assistant Diploma
- CPR/First Aid preferred
- NVCI training preferred
- Experience working with challenging behaviours is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-02
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check, Child Intervention Record Check, CPR, First Aid |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector, criminal record |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Fields of study | Educational Assistant |
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Grande Prairie Public School Division
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We are a learning community of 18 schools providing K-12 education where ‘every student succeeds!’
Full company description
The Grande Prairie Public School Division is a learning community in the city of Grande Prairie responsible for the education of over 8,400 students (preschool to grade 12) in 18 schools. The Grande Prairie Public School Division is proud to provide a variety of Preschool, French Immersion, Montessori, Christian Education, sports-focused and International Baccalaureate Programs serving to students and parents of the Grande Prairie community. GPPSD believes in creating a nurturing environment where “Every Student Succeeds.” To learn more, visit https://www.gppsd.ab.ca and follow GPPSD2357 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
- LinkedIn followers
- 825
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 252
- Reported office locations
- 10127 120 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 8H8, CA
- Other recorded names
- Grande Prairie Public School Division
- Specialties
- French Immersion
- Montessori
- International Baccalaureate
- Trades
- Christian Education
- Kindergatren
- and Preschool
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
The Grande Prairie Public School Division is a learning community in the city of Grande Prairie responsible for the education of over 8,400 students (preschool to grade 12) in 18 schools. The Grande Prairie Public School Division is proud to provide a variety of Preschool, French Immersion, Montessori, Christian Education, sports-focused and International Baccalaureate Programs serving to students and parents of…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Primary and Secondary Education |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Grande Prairie, Alberta |
| Organization type | Educational |
| Year founded | 1911 |
| Specialties | French ImmersionMontessoriInternational BaccalaureateTradesChristian EducationKindergatrenand Preschool |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 8 |
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Grande Prairie Public School Division
Invites applications for:
HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
COMPETITION NUMBER: S2627-013
Full-time Temporary Educational Assistant
Effective Immediately – June 2027
Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.
The salary range for this position can be found in our current .
The Educational Assistant works under the supervision of a certified teacher who retains the responsibility for planning, instruction, supervision and evaluation of the students.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Educational Assistant Diploma with CPR/First Aid preferred
- some experience working with children in an organized setting preferred
- preference will be given to those with NVCI training
- experience working with students who exhibit challenging behaviors is an asset
- ability and willingness to perform required physical tasks including lifting, as well as assist with personal care
Applications should include:
- completed Apply to Education profile
- cover letter
- detailed resume
- three references with current contact information
We appreciate and thank you for your application; however, we contact only those candidates who are selected for an interview. GPPSD reserves the right to check references prior to the scheduling of interviews.
Grande Prairie Public School Division accepts applications for all positions online. All applicants, both internal and external, are required to create a profile and apply for career opportunities as they become available. Once you have successfully applied to a position you will receive a confirmation e-mail, and the job will be listed in your ‘Job Application Log’. If you require assistance registering for an account or uploading documents, please call 1-877-900-5627.
A current Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Intervention Record Check must be provided as a condition of employment.
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