Employer: Elk Island Public Schools

Job Code: 4061890

Posting Date: September 10, 2026

Closing Date: Ongoing

Sub Education Assistant rate: $23.75/hr

Looking for a versatile schedule that fits your life while making a real difference in the lives of students? Elk Island Public Schools is seeking compassionate and dedicated Substitute Educational Assistants (EAs) for rewarding opportunities across our division for the 2026-2027 school year. With more than 40 schools spanning both bustling urban centers and welcoming rural hubs, you can build a flexible career that perfectly matches your lifestyle.

Why You’ll Love It

- The Ultimate Flexibility: Choose the specific days, grade levels, and schools that work best for your personal schedule.
- Diverse Experiences: Explore a wide variety of educational settings, from large urban schools right in Sherwood Park to close-knit community schools less than an hour away, including Fort Saskatchewan, Bruderheim, Lamont, Mundare and Vegreville.
- Rewarding Work: Work as a vital member of the school and student support team, providing essential instructional, non-instructional, or personal care assistance to students who need it most.

Whether you are looking to gain valuable classroom experience, a community member wanting to support local students, or someone seeking an excellent work-life balance, your skills are deeply valued here.

Current EIPS classified substitutes do not need to apply to this new job posting.

Key Duties/Responsibilities

Educational Assistants (EAs)



assist teachers with many instructional and non-instructional tasks in the classroom and with other school activities. EAs work as members of the school and student support team. EAs either work with a particular special needs student or a group of students within a class or in a special program. EAs may provide personal care and additional assistance for students depending on their particular needs.

Duties Will Include

- working with students individually or in small groups
- working with students with disabilities
- lifts, transfers, and personal care of students may be required

Education/Experience

- Requirement: High School Diploma
- Candidates having the following qualifications would be considered an asset:
- training or experience working with students with disabilities
- behaviour management training
- courses related to working with students with special needs
- excellent interpersonal skills
- the ability to work with students under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher
- the ability to provide personal care for students
- Emergency First Aid and CPR
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
- Educational Assistant Certificate or comparable education

All newly hired Classified Substitutes will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Records Check, which includes a vulnerable sector check, dated within six (6) months from offer of employment with EIPS - obtained from local RCMP or Police Department. Any costs incurred are the responsibility of the employee.

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

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