STEPS Educational Assistant: Special Needs Support (Temp)

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

Job summary

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is recruiting two temporary full-time STEPS Educational Assistants at Westboro Elementary. The role supports students with complex needs within a structured learning environment in Sherwood Park, AB.

Westboro Elementary serves 225 students with a team of 15 teachers and 16 support staff. First Aid and crisis intervention assets are valued as part of the student support focus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Educational Assistant certificate or comparable education is an asset.
• First Aid and Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention training are assets.
• Courses related to working with students with special needs are assets.
• Minimum of one year related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional and non-instructional tasks in the classroom.
• Support students as part of the school student support team.
• Provide routine instructional support and assist in recording observations.
• Assist with personal care and additional support as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Organization

Adaptability

Assistance to students

Education

High School Diploma

Educational Assistant Certificate or comparable education

First Aid certificate

Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention training

Related coursework in special needs

Minimum 1 year related experience

Job description

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is recruiting two temporary full-time STEPS Educational Assistants at Westboro Elementary. The role supports students with complex needs within a structured learning environment in Sherwood Park, AB.

Westboro Elementary serves 225 students with a team of 15 teachers and 16 support staff. First Aid and crisis intervention assets are valued as part of the student support focus.