Education Assistant (SPS) - Permanent

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is recruiting a permanent full-time Education Assistant at Southpointe School in Fort Saskatchewan, AB. The EA assists teachers with instructional and non-instructional tasks, provides student supervision, and supports students with personal, physical, and medical care; training is provided for g-tube feeding and nasal suctioning.

Southpointe serves ~720 students; the position begins October 5, 2026, offers 32.75 hours per week, a comprehensive benefits package,

Qualifications

• Educational Assistant Certificate or comparable education would be an asset
• Minimum required education - High School Diploma
• 2 years related experience working with children or youth
• First Aid certificate would be an asset
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training would be an asset
• Courses related to working with students with special needs would also be an asset

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional and non-instructional tasks in the classroom and during activities.
• Provide student supervision and assist with personal, physical, and medical care.
• Support programming through interdisciplinary planning and behavioral strategies.
• Work with certified EA to support students with diverse abilities.
• Maintain a welcoming, safe, and caring learning environment.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Collaboration

Time management

De-escalation techniques

Education

Educational Assistant Certificate

High School Diploma

First Aid certificate

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training

Courses related to working with students with special needs

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.

EIPS is recruiting a permanent full-time Education Assistant at Southpointe School .

• This position may require g-tube feeding and nasal suctioning, for which training will be provided.

SouthPointe School serves approximately 720 students in kindergarten to Grade 9, with 33 teaching staff and 15 support staff. The school is located in Fort Saskatchewan, AB, approximately 20 kilometres north of Sherwood Park, AB.In collaboration with the community, Southpointe School, provides a safe, supportive learning environment in which every student will develop the skills and knowledge to become lifelong learners and contributing members of society. All students at SouthPointe are in an environment where they are valued, cared for, respected and treated as individuals with individual needs, strengths, affinities and areas of growth.

• Commencing October 5, 2026
• 32.75 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 6.5 hours per day and Wednesdays 6.75 hours)
• EIPS offers a comprehensive benefit package
• Open to internal and external applicantswith priority given to permanent employees

Key Duties/Responsibilities

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 and Experience

• Educational Assistant Certificate or comparable education would be an asset
• Minimum required education - High School Diploma
• 2 years related experience working with children or youth
• First Aid certificate would be an asset
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training would be an asset
• Courses related to working with students with special needs would also be an asset

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to successfully take direction and work in a multidisciplinary team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision.
• 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 classroom routines, assistive technology and other care equipment.
• Experience providing complex personal and physical care.
• Knowledge of workplace safety and awareness of applicable
• Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Good knowledge of computers and applicable technology.

For more information, please contact Laurie Caines, Principal at 780-998-2747 or email [e-mail] . .

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