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 agile programming, current resources, and practical professional learning opportunities.

Elk Island Public Schools is recruiting a full-time Education Assistant at Vegreville Composite High.

Vegreville Composite High serves approximately 375

students in grades 7 to 12, with 21 teaching staff and eight support staff. The school is located in Vegreville, AB, approximately 90

kilometres east of Sherwood Park, AB.

Vegreville Composite High prepares each student to contribute fully to the community by developing responsibility, respect and a desire for lifelong learning. The school encourages the continual striving for excellence based on the premise that every student has the potential to learn.

- Commencing August 27, 2026
- 31.25 hours per week (Monday to Friday – 6.25 hours per day)
- Open to Internal and external applicants
- Click on “Sign in With Employee Email” to be considered an Internal Applicant
- EIPS offers a comprehensive benefit package

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 Brandon Salyzyn, Principal at (phone hidden) or email . 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-(phone hidden) or email .”

📌 Education Assistant (VJS) - Permanent (Vegreville)
🏢 Elk Island Public Schools
📍 Vegreville