Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) provides service to approximately 6,100 students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 in 34 schools and is one of the largest employers in the Grande Prairie/Spirit River region. To learn more about northwestern Alberta and Working, Living and Playing in our region, please visit the Work NW Alberta website . We are seeking candidates with high skilled standards, and who have knowledge and experience in the area of inclusive education and/or student behaviour management.

We invite applications for a Temporary Full-Time Behaviour Support Educational Assistant. Working as a member of the Inclusive Learning Services Team, the candidate will collaborate and work alongside school staff, and other members of the Behaviour Support Team to provide expertise to schools across the division. The EA will provide training and support alongside school staff when needed, and may work with students to provide an opportunity for professional growth time to the site staff.

The team will be focused on students in grades 7-12 who require more intentional educational planning, as well as providing guidance and professional development for site staff when needed.

Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent

Educational Assistant Diploma is preferred

CPR/First Aid would be considered an asset

Experience working with children in a classroom/organized setting is preferred

You have the ability to work as part of a team.

Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) or similar is an asset.

Experience with developing and implementing evidence-based interventions to promote positive behaviour.

Excellent self-regulation and ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Ability to travel to all schools within the Peace Wapiti Public School Division .





Knowledge of specialized programming and resources for students with diverse learning and behaviour needs Assets/Skills Experience in Division 3 and Division 4 classroom support

Understanding of differentiated student engagement strategies.

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Detailed resume A list of three references (with current contact information) A current Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Check), dated within the last six months, is a condition of employment. Terms and conditions of employment are outlined in .

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $20.66/hour to $27.20/hour. Eligible employees may qualify for a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your work and family life; including Life Insurance, Extended Disability Benefit, Dental Care, Extended Health Care, and Vision Benefits.

We appreciate and thank you for your application; however, only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted. PWPSD reserves the right to check references prior to the scheduling of interviews. All questions about this opportunity should be addressed to Kellie Lewis, Director of Human Resources and Labour Relations at or by phone at (780) 831-3077.

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📌 Temporary Full-Time Behaviour Support Educational Assistant (Grande Prairie)
🏢 Peace Wapiti Public School Division
📍 Grande Prairie