Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of Alberta's largest school divisions, serving approximately 17,700 students across 42 schools—in Sherwood Park, Fort Saskatchewan, Vegreville, Strathcona County, Lamont County and the western portion of the County of Minburn. The Division employs 1,615 people—approximately 990 teachers and 625 non-teaching staff—guided by a vision of world-class learning and lifelong impact. Every day, staff work collaboratively to provide high-quality, student-centred education, ensuring learners are empowered to embrace their future with confidence, achieve their goals, and make meaningful contributions to their communities and beyond.EIPS is recruiting a temporary full-time Educational Assistants at Westboro Elementary. T his position will be supporting Div 2 students, one of whom has added need in terms of academic and social/emotional supports.Westboro Elementary serves approximately 225 students in kindergarten to Grade 6, with 15 teaching staff and16 support staff. The school is located in Sherwood Park, AB.Westboro Elementary is an educational community where people work collaboratively to develop their own, as well as each other's potential. The school believes all children can learn in a protected, caring environment that values diversity and collaboration. Westboro Elementary is also a designated Early Learners in Motion (ELM) pre-kindergarten site within the Division.Commencing November 23, 2026 and ending June 28, 202731.25 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 6.25 hours per day)Open to internal and external applicantsKey Duties/ResponsibilitiesEducational 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 provide support as necessary to all students within our classrooms.The EA provides routine and repetitive instructional support. Under the direction of the teacher,



an EA assists the student in acquiring the education and skills necessary for advancement in the educational setting. To reach this objective, through team planning, the teacher and EA work collaboratively to support student success in the classroom. This involves routine recording, basic charting and logging of observations. EAs may provide personal care and additional assistance for students depending on their particular needs.QualificationsEducation and ExperienceHigh School DiplomaEducational Assistant Certificate or comparable education would be an assetFirst Aid certificate would be an assetNon-Violent Crisis Intervention training is an asset.Courses related to working with students with special needs would also be an assetMinimum of one-year related experienceDemonstrated Skills and CompetenciesStrong oral and listening communication skillsStrong interpersonal skills combined with tact and diplomacyStrong organizational skills, time management skills and pacing skills to support student schedulingReliability and dependabilityAbility to work effectively as an active team member in cooperation with other team members and studentsComfort and competency working with personal computers and other technologies to support student learning, including communication devicesAbility to respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversityAbility to respond appropriately to challenging behaviours of studentsAbility to effectively utilize crisis intervention strategiesAbility to demonstrate flexibility in work assignmentsWillingness to tend to the personal care needs of students if requiredNote: This position might require lifting and carrying demands that require the ability to bend at the waist, stoop, and twist frequently, the ability to lift between 10 to 50 lbs., the ability to carry, push and pull between 10 to 50 lbs., and the ability to stand, walk and sit frequently. The incumbent may be subject to challenging behaviours of students.For more information, please contact Tracey Prouse, Acting Principal at (phone hidden) or email Tracey. [email protected] you require assistance with the application system, please call Apply to Education at 1-(phone hidden) or email [email protected].

📌 Educational Assistant (Wbo) - Temporary (Strathcona County)
🏢 Elk Island Public Schools
📍 Strathcona County