Substitute Educational Assistant

St. Albert Public Schools; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Albert Public Schools is seeking Substitute Educational Assistants to join our division for the 2026/2027 school year. You will support students with diverse learning, behavioral, physical, or medical needs in classrooms and during activities, under the direction of teachers.

As a substitute, casual, or on-call EA, you may be prebooked by schools or contacted on the morning of an assignment, offering flexible, non-permanent work within our inclusive division.

Qualifications

• Related formal post-secondary training is preferred.
• Strong ability to support students socially, emotionally and behaviourally.

Responsibilities

• Instructional & Classroom Support: deliver activities to reinforce learning goals for individuals or small groups; assist students with complex needs.
• Behaviour Management: implement established strategies and supervise to ensure a safe environment.
• Personal Care & Mobility: assist with toileting, feeding, dressing or transfers as needed.
• Classroom & Recess Supervision: monitor students during transitions and breaks to ensure safety and inclusion.
• Off Site (Field Trip) Supervision: support students on field trips.
• Following Teacher Plans: read sub plans and execute them effectively.
• Professional Conduct: adhere to employee guidelines and division policies.

Skills

Student support

Behaviour management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Related post-secondary training

Educational Assistant Program

Job description

St. Albert Public Schools is currently seeking Substitute Educational Assistants to join our school division for the 2026/2027 school year.

St. Albert Public Schools serves over 9,000 students from Preschool to Grade 12. Guided by our foundational purpose—"Equity is our process. Excellence is our goal"—we strive to nurture every learner with kindness, dignity, and compassion. We are committed to fostering an inclusive educational environment where we value, respect, and empower others, meet learners where they are, and ensure every student is known and valued.

Being a substitute, casual, or on-call Educational Assistant (EA)— means you work on a flexible, non-permanent basis to support students with diverse learning, behavioral, physical, or medical needs when regular staff members are absent or extra coverage is required. Substitute, Casual, On-Call Educational Assistants can be prebooked by individuals, schools or texted/called via an automated system or a person the morning of the assignment.

Working under the direction of classroom teachers, Substitute Educational Assistants play a vital role in enriching educational programs across our division. You will work directly with students with complex needs, individually or in small groups to deliver learning activities that reinforce and advance the educational program, helping students acquire the knowledge and skills needed to function effectively in the classroom, school, and larger community.

Educational Assistants in St. Albert Public Schools are governed by Policy: D-660-AR: Substitute Teachers and Casual Support Staff

https://www.spschools.org/board-goverance/policy-manual/6351

Core Responsibilities

As a substitute EA, your primary task is to step into an existing classroom or one-on-one routine and keep support consistent for students.

• Instructional & Classroom Support: Work under the direction of a teacher to deliver activities that reinforce and advance learning goals for individual students or small groups. Assisting students with complex needs with academic tasks, keeping them focused, and utilize adapted classroom materials.

• Behaviour Management: Implementing established behaviour strategies, helping de-escalate frustration using non-physical verbal de-escalation techniques, and supervising students to maintain a safe environment.
• Personal Care & Mobility: Assisting with toileting, feeding, dressing or transfers (e.g., wheelchair assistance) for students with physical or severe medical needs.
• Classroom & Recess Supervision: Monitoring students during transitions, recess, lunch breaks and group activities to ensure safety and social inclusion.
• Off Site (Field Trip) Supervision: Monitoring and supporting students while off site on a field trip.
• Following Teacher Plans: Reading daily sub plans or instruction sheets provided by the classroom teacher or permanent EA and executing them effectively.

• Professional Conduct: Adhere to and always follow the Employee Guidelines and Conduct and all Division’s Policy’s . https://www.spschools.org/board-goverance/policy-manual

Note: Specific daily duties are determined by Educational Assistant’s qualifications, student needed, and the information required by the teacher.

Preferred Qualifications & Assets

• Education: Related formal post-secondary training (preferred).
• Certifications: Educational Assistant Program an asset.
• Experience:
• Demonstrated experience providing social, emotional, and behavioural supports to students with varied learning and behaviour needs (preferred).
• Experience working as a collaborative member of a multi-disciplinary educational team (asset).

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit a written or electronic application package detailing:

• Educational Background: Highest level of formal education completed.
• Certifications: Professional certificates, trade certificates, or specialized credentials.
• Professional Development: Courses, seminars, and specialized training completed.
• Experience & Skills: Related work history, specialized skills, and applicable abilities relevant to the position.

Employment Conditions

• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check: All new employees to St. Albert Public Schools must submit a clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check completed within 6 months prior to the commencement of employment.
• Selection Process: All completed applications received however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.