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Education Assistant (FRH) - Temporary
@ Elk Island Public Schools
Sherwood Park, Alberta
Overview
Elk Island Public Schools is hiring a temporary, full-time Education Assistant (System Program Supports) at F. R. Haythorne Junior High in Sherwood Park, AB. The role supports students across classes, including personal, physical and medical care, and works under teacher direction. The position is 31.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with benefits starting on the first day.
Responsibilities:
- Assist teachers with instructional and non-instructional tasks
- Provide student supervision
- Assist with personal, physical and medical care
- Support programming and behavioural strategies
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma required
- Two years related experience with children or youth
- Ability to support personal care including lifts and transfers
- Experience with de-escalation and emotional regulation (asset)
- Educational Assistant Certificate (asset)
- First Aid and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training (asset)
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- 2026-11-14
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- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 31.25 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Educational Assistant Certificate, First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Elk Island Public Schools
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Elk Island Public Schools provides excellent public education to a diverse student community.
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In Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS), we are committed to preparing children for the future. With excellent teaching standards, diverse and responsive programs, current technology, and well-maintained facilities, there is no better place to begin your child’s education than in one of our exceptional schools. EIPS is one of Alberta’s largest school systems, serving approximately 17,750 students in 43 schools. We're proud to be an integral part of our communities, including Sherwood Park, Fort Saskatchewan, Vegreville, Strathcona and Lamont counties, and the western portion of the County of Minburn.
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- 683 Wye Rd, Sherwood Park, Alberta, CA
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- Elk Island Public Schools
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In Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS), we are committed to preparing children for the future. With excellent teaching standards, diverse and responsive programs, current technology, and well-maintained facilities, there is no better place to begin your child’s education than in one of our exceptional schools. EIPS is one of Alberta’s largest school systems, serving approximately 17,750 students in 43 schools. We're…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Primary and Secondary Education |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Sherwood Park, Alberta |
| Organization type | Educational |
| Year founded | 1995 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 11 |
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in Alberta, serving the education needs of approximately 17,750 students in over 40 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 temporary, full-time Education Assistant ( System Program Supports ) at F. R. Haythorne Junior High, to support students in all classes, including both integration and system programs.
F.R. Haythorne Junior High serves approximately 590 students in grades 7 to 9, with 24 teaching staff and nine support staff. The school is located in Sherwood Park, AB. Character education, citizenship and student leadership are integral to the F.R. Haythorne experience. Staff, administration and the parent community maintain very high academic and behavioural expectations for students attending the school, and the school has established a consistent emphasis on maximizing student achievement.
- 31.25 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 6.25 hours per day)
- EIPS offers a comprehensive benefit package that starts on the first day of work
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.
Demonstrated Skills And Competencies
- Knowledge of the curriculum and the ability to support literacy and numeracy are essential.
- Education Assistant should be flexible, willing to support students’ personal care including lifts and transfers
- Experience with trauma-informed practices, emotional regulation, and de-escalation is also an asset.
- Experienced in addressing social-emotional challenges, behavioral issues, and cognitive delays.
- Able to implement regulation strategies and respond proactively and appropriately to students in a variety of situations.
- 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.
Education and Experience
- Educational Assistant Certificate or comparable education would be an asset - A 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.
- 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
How To Apply
- Only online applications will be accepted.
- Open to internal and external applicants with priority given to permanent employees
- Click on "Sign in With Employee Email" to be considered an Internal Applicant
If you require assistance with the application system, please call Apply to Education at 1-877-900-5627 or email .
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