CASUAL SUPPORT STAFF for the 2026-2027 School Year

Recruiting for all zones: Lobstick, Edson, Hinton, Jasper and Grande Cache, Alberta

Casual employeesassist in areas of personal care and behaviour management under the supervision of teachers, principals and other child care professionals and are an integral part of the collaborative team.

Casual employees are replacements for:

Educational Assistants;
Clerical staff; and
Bus Monitors.

Successful candidate responsibilities:

Provide support to students in an inclusive setting
Follow the direction of the Principal and classroom Teacher

Successful candidate qualifications:

High School Diploma, or equivalency
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, parents and staff.
Work collaboratively and co-operatively with teachers and other educational assistants in the classroom/school.
Understands and carriesout oral and written direction.
Work independently with minimal instruction.
Demonstrate effective organizational and communication skills.
Respect confidentiality.
Practice professionalism with all students, staff, administration, parents and public.
Are aware of GYPSD policies and administrative procedures.
Have experience working with young children.
Have an understanding of the teaching/learning process.
Have strong interpersonal skills and patience.
Enjoys working in a team environment.

THE DIVISION

Grande Yellowhead Public School Division (GYPSD) stretches from Jasper National Park, east to Evansburg, south of Cadomin, and northwest to Grande Cache. The jurisdiction includes 15 schools, 5 Learning Connection Centres, approximately 5000 students and 600 staff. The Division is governed by seven elected Trustees.





GYPSD schools offer a broad range of JK-12 programs. Principals focus on strong instructional leadership using generative dialogue to support teacher growth and supervision.

The Division is noted for its commitment to strong literacy practices infused across the curriculum, inclusive education and for its innovative technology programs.

As a casual employee, you can choose which schools you would like to work:

Lobstick Zone
Grand Trunk School
Niton Central School

Edson Zone, Edson Alberta
Ecole Westhaven School
Mary Bergeron Elementary School
Ecole Pine Grove Middle School
Parkland Composite High School
Fulham School , Fulham, Alberta

Hinton Zone, Hinton Alberta
Ecole Mountain View School
Crescent Valley School
Harry Collinge High School

Jasper Zone, Jasper National Park, Alberta
Ecole Jasper Elementary School
Jasper Junior Senior High School

Grande Cache Zone, Grande Cache Alberta
Sheldon Coates Elementary School
Summitview School
Grande Cache Community High School

Board Priorities:

Student Learning
Teaching, Support Staff and Leader Excellence
Community Engagement
System Health and Wellness

Links:

The Division
CUPE Collective Agreement

Compliance Requirements:

A valid RCMP Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector
A valid Alberta Government Child Intervention Record Check
Three (3) Written Reference Letters

Employment offer is subject to a explicit Vulnerable Sector Screen and a Child Intervention Record check.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For assistance or inquiries regarding the Casual Employee position please contact:[email protected]

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME

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📌 Casual Support Staff (Educational Assistants) / 2026-2027 / All Zones (Alberta)
🏢 Grande Yellowhead Public School Division No.77
📍 Alberta