Education Assistants (Focus Program) (CLB) - Permanent

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 2 full-time Focus Education Assistants at Clover Bar Junior High.** Clover Bar Junior High serves approximately 485 students in grades 7 to 9, with 23 teaching staff and 11 support staff. The school is located in Sherwood Park, AB. Clover Bar Junior High staff work hard to help students become the best they can be, providing opportunities to be engaged in their learning as well as involved in a variety of extracurricular activities such as art, band, drama, construction, foods, team sports and social activities. - **Commencing August 27, 2026** - **32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday – 6.5 hours per day)** - **Open to Internal and external applicants** **with priority given to** **permanent employees** - **Click on “Sign in With Employee Email” to be considered an Internal** **Applicant** - **EIPS offers a comprehensive** **benefit package** The Focus Program is a specialized system program designed to support the needs of students in grades 7-12 identified with neuropsychiatric disorders or a mental health diagnosis that impacts the student’s ability to cope and learn in a traditional classroom or school environment. Students are supported both academically and socially through a safe and structured classroom environment with predictable and clearly articulated procedures and expectations. Core subject areas and optional courses are available through a variety of instructional settings including small-group instruction or regular programming. The program has a strong focus on goal setting, problem-solving and coping skills, support networks and social skill development. **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 Cherum Orr, Principal at 780-467-2295 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 1-877-900-5627 or email .”*