Are you interested in working with our dynamic and progressive school division to pursue excellence in education for students, professional learning opportunities, a flexible health benefits package, and a workplace that embraces diversity? Then we are the place for you!

Who We Are And What We Value

Parkland School Division (PSD) is a large progressive school jurisdiction serving Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Fort Chipewyan, and Parkland County. PSD meets the diverse educational needs of over 12,000 rural and urban students across 23 sites, including outreach schools and alternative education programs.

Our values are what guide us. We strive for learning opportunities that are purposeful, essential, relevant, authentic, and responsive while aiming for excellence in achievement. PSD also values trustworthy, respectful relationships that promote resilience as students and staff work towards our Ultimate Goal: Student Success & Well-being.

Temporary Part-Time Education Assistant

We are seeking to fill various temporary positions to support intervention programming for students in Grades 1–5 across Parkland School Division. The successful candidates will provide targeted literacy and numeracy intervention supports, communicate regularly with teachers regarding student programming needs, and track learning progress through observation using provided templates. This position requires travel to various sites within the Division. Specific locations and schedules will be determined based on operational needs. This temporary position does not include benefits but may include some leave entitlements.

Responsibilities Include

- Delivering small-group and/or 1:1 foundational literacy and numeracy interventions




- Preparing/organizing intervention materials and schedules
- Communicating effectively with teachers about student programming needs and progress
- Tracking learning progress through observation and documentation on provided templates
- Working independently and maintaining highly organized systems to support programming
- Supervise students

Qualifications

- Educational Assistant Certificate (or comparable education) is an asset
- Experience working with students in Grades 1–5
- Understanding of foundational literacy and numeracy skills, or willingness to be trained
- Strong organization and ability to work independently
- Strong communication and collaboration skills

Assets

- Educational Assistant Experience

Knowledge, Skills And Attributes

- Valuable oral and written communication skills
- Positive interpersonal skills
- The ability to take direction and work independently
- Flexibility, patience, sensitivity, tolerance, enthusiasm, creativity and imagination
- The ability to deal with the emotional and mental stress of working with children/group of children/school setting.
- First Aid Certificate
- Courses or training in Attention Deficit Disorder, Special Needs Disorders, Behaviour Management, Crisis Prevention, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention.
- Knowledge of office equipment
- Knowledge of computers

Additional Information

EA employees must agree to respect the confidentiality and personal integrity of students, parents, teachers, and other staff.

This position is covered by the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 5543

Hours of Work: 15-20 hours/week - potential for up to 30 hrs/week

Pay Rate: $ /hr (Pay Group 3) for EA Certified Employees and $24.17/hr-$26.98/hr for EA Non-Certified Employees (Pay Group 2)

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📌 Education Assistant (Temporary) 15-20 hours/week (Stony Plain)
🏢 Parkland School Division
📍 Stony Plain