2 Quest Program Educational Assistants (PNE) - Permanent

Elk Island Public Schools; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Elk Island Public Schools is seeking two full-time Educational Assistants for the Kindergarten/Grade 1 Quest Program at Pine Street Elementary, starting August 27, 2025. The role involves supporting students with severe communication delays and requires relevant experience and training in special needs education.

Benefits

Benefits included

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with disabilities or related training.
• First Aid, CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training required.

Responsibilities

• Support instructional, regulation, and social needs of students.
• Assist students with communication and language development.
• Provide personal care, including lifts and transfers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Behavior management

Assistive technology

Education

EA Certificate or equivalent

Courses related to special needs education

Job description

2 Quest Program Educational Assistants (PNE) - Permanent

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving approximately 17,950 students across 42 schools. We focus on providing dynamic programming, current resources, and professional learning opportunities to foster growth and passions among staff and students.

We are recruiting two full-time Kindergarten/Grade 1 Quest Program Educational Assistants at Pine Street Elementary, starting August 27, 2025. This role may require personal care and involves supporting students with severe delays in communication and regulation in a smaller group setting as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Position Details

• Full-time, 32.5 hours/week (Monday to Friday, 6.5 hours/day)
• Open to internal and external applicants; priority to permanent employees
• Benefits included

Responsibilities

• Support instructional, regulation, and social needs of students
• Build professional relationships with team members
• Assist students with communication and language development
• Respond to individual regulation and behavior needs
• Provide personal care, including lifts and transfers, as needed

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with disabilities or related training
• Behavior management training
• Courses related to special needs education
• Experience with assistive technology
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work under supervision
• First Aid, CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, and EA Certificate or equivalent

Note: Position involves physical demands such as lifting up to 50 lbs. and may involve challenging behaviors.

Contact

For more information, contact Tracey Arbuthnott, Principal, at 780-467-2246 or email [contact email]. Only online applications accepted. We appreciate all applicants; only selected candidates will be contacted.