Education Assistant (LHS) - Temporary

Elk Island Public Schools; Lamont; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Elk Island Public Schools is seeking a temporary full-time Education Assistant to join Lamont High School. The EA will assist teachers in creating a safe, welcoming classroom and support students with personal and academic needs during school activities.

Reporting to the Principal, the role includes supervision, implementing developmental strategies, and working in a multidisciplinary team to support diverse student needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Educational Assistant Certificate or comparable post-secondary diploma/certificate preferred.
• Participation in EIPS Education Assistant Internship Program is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional and non-instructional tasks.
• Provide student supervision and support personal, physical, and medical care.
• Assist with development and behavioral strategies in classroom and activities.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Calm under pressure

De-escalation techniques

Emotional regulation

Co-regulation techniques

Computers/Technology literacy

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Educational Assistant Certificate

Post-secondary certificate asset

Tools

Assistive technology

Care equipment

Job description

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving the education needs of approximately 17,750 students in 43 schools. Every day, the staff and students of EIPS are encouraged to pursue opportunities to grow and discover their passions in life. We pride ourselves on providing staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering dynamic programming, current resources, and practical professional learning opportunities.

Elk Island Public Schools is recruiting a temporary full-time Complexity Education Assistant at Lamont High.This position may work with a classroom, individual students, groups of students, or in a system program.

Lamont High serves approximately 310 students in grades 7 to 12, with 20 teaching staff and 10 support staff. The school is located in Lamont, AB, approximately 60 kilometres northeast of Sherwood Park, AB.

In an environment of mutual respect, Lamont High's mission is to encourage individuals to maximize their potential and to prepare them for change and lifelong learning. Lamont High has a family atmosphere through which students are recognized for their talents and encouraged to work to the best of their abilities.

• Commencing October 5, 2026 to June 29, 2027
• 30.5 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 6hrs, Wednesday 6.5hrs)
• Open to Internal and external applicants

JOB SUMMARY

The Education Assistant (EA) assists teachers in creating a welcoming, safe, and caring classroom that supports effective learning and student success. Reporting to the Principal, the EA is assigned to assist teachers with many instructional and non-instructional tasks in the classroom and during school activities. This includes providing student supervision and assisting students with personal, physical, and medical care. Under the direction of the teacher, and through interdisciplinary team planning, the position supports programming for students and assists with the implementation of developmental and behavioural strategies. The Certified EA has received specialized training to assist children and youth who have a wide range of abilities and exceptionalities including significant emotional and behavioural challenges, learning difficulties and complex physical health concerns.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School Diploma
• Preference will be given to candidates with an Educational Assistant Certificate or a comparable post-secondary diploma or certificate
• Participation in the EIPS Education Assistant Internship Program is considered an asset

Experience

• 2 years of related experience working with children or youth.
• Experience working in a school is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  
• Ability to take direction and work in a multi-disciplinary team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision.
  
• Knowledge of classroom routines, assistive technology and other care equipment.
• Experience providing complex personal and physical care.
• Ability to remain calm in a high stress, fast-paced environment.
• Experience using de-escalation, emotional regulation, and co-regulation techniques.
• Strong collaboration, organizational, and time management skills.
• Flexibility, patience, sensitivity, tolerance, enthusiasm, creativity, and imagination.
• Knowledge of workplace safety and awareness of applicable Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Good knowledge of computers and applicable technology.

Qualifications, Certifications

• First Aid certificate would be an asset
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training would be an asset

For further information, contact Peter Vandermeulen, Principal at 780-895-2228 or email [e-mail].

Elk Island Public Schools appreciates and considers all applications; however, we only contact candidates who are selected for interviews.