Education Assistant (LLR) - Temporary

Elk Island Public Schools; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is recruiting a temporary full-time Complexity Education Assistant at Lakeland Ridge. The EA will support teachers, supervise students, and assist with personal care and behavioural strategies within a classroom setting.

Requirements include a High School Diploma; an Educational Assistant Certificate or related post-secondary diploma is preferred. Start Sept 28, 2026 through June 29, 2027, 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required
• Educational Assistant Certificate or comparable post-secondary diploma/certificate preferred
• Experience or internship in an Educational Assistant role is an asset
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment and independently

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional and non-instructional tasks in classroom and during school activities
• Provide student supervision and assist with personal, physical, and medical care as needed
• Support development and implementation of behavioural strategies and programming

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 Lakeland Ridge.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 September 28, 2026 to June 29, 2027
• 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday 6hrs/day)
• Open to Internal and external applicants
• Click on “Sign in With Employee Email” to be considered an Internal Applicant

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 Andy Cunningham, Principal at 780-416-9018 or email [e-mail].

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

“If you require assistance with the application system, please call Apply to Education at 1-877-900-5627 or email [e-mail].”