Educational Assistant (BFH) - Temporary
About the role
Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving the educational 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. The Division prides itself on providing staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering dynamic programming, up-to-date resources and practical professional learning opportunities.
EIPS is recruiting afull-timeEducational Assistant at Bev Facey Community High.
Bev Facey Community High serves approximately 1,080 students in grades 10 to 12, with 58 teaching staff and 20 support staff. The school is located in Sherwood Park, AB.
Bev Facey Community High's many programs foster a culture of acceptance, support, fair play and excellence. Academics, athletics, fine arts, CTS programs as well as leadership opportunities all give students the opportunity to achieve excellence.
-Commencing March 18, 2026 until June 23, 2026 -32.5 hours per week (6.5 hours/day) -Open to internal and external applicants -Click on “Sign in With Employee Email” to be considered an Internal Applicant
Key Duties/Responsibilities
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.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Teacher Assistance and Instructional Support
- Assist the teacher in programming for students with a wide range of developmental, cognitive, learning and behavioural needs.
- Support the teacher in implementing Instructional Support Plan goals for students and in adjusting for student accommodations and success.
- Supervise and assist students with the work to be completed and in the use of computers, audio/visual equipment and assistive technology as needed.
- Assist the teacher in recording student activities, needs, and progress.
- Assist during field trips and in community settings, as directed by the teacher.
- Support and assist students, co-workers, other teachers, and classrooms as assigned.
- Participate in school activities, special events, celebrations, and projects.
School and Classroom Behavioural Supports
- Assist the teacher in maintaining a welcoming, caring, and safe environment for both students and staff with proactive and supportive interventions.
- Assist students in adapting to the classroom, focusing and staying on task, participating in class activities, interacting with others, and developing social skills.
- Under the direction of the teacher, assist with interventions recommended by EIPS interdisciplinary staff such as Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, specialized assistants and consultants.
- Support the implementation of individual student Behaviour Support Plans.
- Under the direction of the teacher, observe, chart, and monitor individual student progress and behaviours.
- Monitor student behaviours and apply de-escalation and co-regulation strategies and non-violent physical intervention techniques in alignment with EIPS specialized training and procedures.
- Supervise and assist students in playgrounds, classrooms, hallways, and during special activities.
- Encourage and support students' wellness, inclusivity, and independence with life skills. In higher grades, this includes supporting and developing work experience skills.
- Monitor all students throughout the day to anticipate emotional needs and to curtail inappropriate or unsafe behaviours and actions.
Student Assistance and Care
- Supervise and assist students throughout the day to ensure wellness and safety.
- Ensure the safe arrival of students to school by meeting them on arrival, escorting them to classrooms and activities, field trips, and at the end of the day escorting them to buses or other arranged transportation.
- Assist with personal care, including toileting, toilet training, diapering, grooming, dressing, and other hygiene needs.
- Provide physical support and mobility assistance with walking, standing, and sitting.
- Assist with drinking, food preparation, feeding, and provide support with lifting, transferring, and positioning in specialized equipment.
- Practice good body mechanics and assist students with ambulation including the safe use and maintenance of assistive devices, providing support with ostomy care and monitoring of ostomy sites.
- Assist with the implementation of the medical emergency plan, by monitoring students’ medical conditions and, when required, administer medication as directed by the teacher.
- Recognize and demonstrate appropriate responses to safety hazards.
- Administer first aid as required.
Qualifications
Education
Minimum Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- OR Educational Assistant Certificate or equivalent certification or diploma program.
- First Aid Certificate
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Training
Preferred:
- Completion of the EIPS Education Assistant Internship Program.
Experience
Minimum Required: 2 years related experience working with children or youth.
Preferred: 3 years related experience working in a school.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to successfully take direction and work in a multi-disciplinary team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision.
- 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 classroom routines, assistive technology and other care equipment.
- Experience providing complex personal and physical care.
- Knowledge of workplace safety and awareness of applicable Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
- Good knowledge of computers and applicable technology.
**Note:**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 Ken Wlos, Principal, at 780-467-0044 or email.
Only online applications will be accepted.
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 info@applytoeducation.com.
Not the right fit? Search for Educational Assistant jobs in Sherwood Park, AB
About Elk Island Public Schools
In EIPS, we are committed to preparing children for the future. With excellent teaching standards, diverse and responsive programs, current technology, and well-maintained facilities, there is no better place to begin your child's education than in one of our exceptional schools.
Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of Alberta's largest school systems, serving approximately 17,500 students in 42 schools. We're proud to be an integral part of our communities, including Sherwood Park, Fort Saskatchewan, Vegreville, Strathcona and Lamont counties, and the western portion of the County of Minburn.
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Educational Assistant (BFH) - Temporary
About the role
Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving the educational 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. The Division prides itself on providing staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering dynamic programming, up-to-date resources and practical professional learning opportunities.
EIPS is recruiting afull-timeEducational Assistant at Bev Facey Community High.
Bev Facey Community High serves approximately 1,080 students in grades 10 to 12, with 58 teaching staff and 20 support staff. The school is located in Sherwood Park, AB.
Bev Facey Community High's many programs foster a culture of acceptance, support, fair play and excellence. Academics, athletics, fine arts, CTS programs as well as leadership opportunities all give students the opportunity to achieve excellence.
-Commencing March 18, 2026 until June 23, 2026 -32.5 hours per week (6.5 hours/day) -Open to internal and external applicants -Click on “Sign in With Employee Email” to be considered an Internal Applicant
Key Duties/Responsibilities
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.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Teacher Assistance and Instructional Support
- Assist the teacher in programming for students with a wide range of developmental, cognitive, learning and behavioural needs.
- Support the teacher in implementing Instructional Support Plan goals for students and in adjusting for student accommodations and success.
- Supervise and assist students with the work to be completed and in the use of computers, audio/visual equipment and assistive technology as needed.
- Assist the teacher in recording student activities, needs, and progress.
- Assist during field trips and in community settings, as directed by the teacher.
- Support and assist students, co-workers, other teachers, and classrooms as assigned.
- Participate in school activities, special events, celebrations, and projects.
School and Classroom Behavioural Supports
- Assist the teacher in maintaining a welcoming, caring, and safe environment for both students and staff with proactive and supportive interventions.
- Assist students in adapting to the classroom, focusing and staying on task, participating in class activities, interacting with others, and developing social skills.
- Under the direction of the teacher, assist with interventions recommended by EIPS interdisciplinary staff such as Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, specialized assistants and consultants.
- Support the implementation of individual student Behaviour Support Plans.
- Under the direction of the teacher, observe, chart, and monitor individual student progress and behaviours.
- Monitor student behaviours and apply de-escalation and co-regulation strategies and non-violent physical intervention techniques in alignment with EIPS specialized training and procedures.
- Supervise and assist students in playgrounds, classrooms, hallways, and during special activities.
- Encourage and support students' wellness, inclusivity, and independence with life skills. In higher grades, this includes supporting and developing work experience skills.
- Monitor all students throughout the day to anticipate emotional needs and to curtail inappropriate or unsafe behaviours and actions.
Student Assistance and Care
- Supervise and assist students throughout the day to ensure wellness and safety.
- Ensure the safe arrival of students to school by meeting them on arrival, escorting them to classrooms and activities, field trips, and at the end of the day escorting them to buses or other arranged transportation.
- Assist with personal care, including toileting, toilet training, diapering, grooming, dressing, and other hygiene needs.
- Provide physical support and mobility assistance with walking, standing, and sitting.
- Assist with drinking, food preparation, feeding, and provide support with lifting, transferring, and positioning in specialized equipment.
- Practice good body mechanics and assist students with ambulation including the safe use and maintenance of assistive devices, providing support with ostomy care and monitoring of ostomy sites.
- Assist with the implementation of the medical emergency plan, by monitoring students’ medical conditions and, when required, administer medication as directed by the teacher.
- Recognize and demonstrate appropriate responses to safety hazards.
- Administer first aid as required.
Qualifications
Education
Minimum Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- OR Educational Assistant Certificate or equivalent certification or diploma program.
- First Aid Certificate
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Training
Preferred:
- Completion of the EIPS Education Assistant Internship Program.
Experience
Minimum Required: 2 years related experience working with children or youth.
Preferred: 3 years related experience working in a school.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to successfully take direction and work in a multi-disciplinary team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision.
- 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 classroom routines, assistive technology and other care equipment.
- Experience providing complex personal and physical care.
- Knowledge of workplace safety and awareness of applicable Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
- Good knowledge of computers and applicable technology.
**Note:**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 Ken Wlos, Principal, at 780-467-0044 or email.
Only online applications will be accepted.
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 info@applytoeducation.com.
Not the right fit? Search for Educational Assistant jobs in Sherwood Park, AB
About Elk Island Public Schools
In EIPS, we are committed to preparing children for the future. With excellent teaching standards, diverse and responsive programs, current technology, and well-maintained facilities, there is no better place to begin your child's education than in one of our exceptional schools.
Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of Alberta's largest school systems, serving approximately 17,500 students in 42 schools. We're proud to be an integral part of our communities, including Sherwood Park, Fort Saskatchewan, Vegreville, Strathcona and Lamont counties, and the western portion of the County of Minburn.