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

Elk Island Public Schools is recruiting a temporary full-time Education Assistant atLamont Elementary.

Lamont Elementary serves approximately 300 students in kindergarten to Grade 6, with 17 teaching staff and 15 support staff. The school is located in Lamont, AB, approximately 60 kilometres northeast of Sherwood Park, AB.

Lamont Elementary is located in a community that strongly supports and appreciates the value of education. The school offers an outstanding academic program, including a range of opportunities for students to participate in fine arts programming. Opportunities also include a variety of extracurricular activities including a robust intramural program, sports teams and numerous clubs.

The school’s mission is to provide the best possible quality instruction to students and to support the values of the community it serves.

Lamont

Elementary is also a designated Play And Learn at School (PALS) pre-kindergarten site within the Division.

Commencing October 1, 2026 to June 29, 2027

31.25 hours per week (Monday - Friday – 6.25 hours per day)

Open to Internal and external applicants

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 more information, please contact Marlis Marler, Principal at (phone hidden) or email [email protected]

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

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