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.

EIPS is recruiting a permanent full-time Education Assistant for the Social, Emotional, Academic Success (SEAS) Program at F.R. Haythorne Junior High.

F.R. Haythorne Junior

High serves approximately 590 students in grades 7 to 9, with 24 teaching staff

and nine support staff. The school is located in Sherwood Park, AB. Character education, citizenship and student

leadership are integral to the F.R. Haythorne experience. Staff, administration

and the parent community maintain very high academic and behavioural

expectations for students attending the school, and the school has established

a consistent emphasis on maximizing student achievement.

• Commencing August 27, 2026

• 31.50 hours per week (6.25 hours per day Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and 6.5 hours on Wednesday)

• EIPS offers a comprehensive benefit package

• Open to internal and external applicants, priority will be given to EIPS teachers who hold a continuous

  contract and meet the minimum requirements of the position.

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The Social, Emotional, Academic Success (SEAS)

Program is a specialized system program designed to meet the needs of students

with severe emotional or behavioural disorders and related learning

difficulties that severely interfere with both the learning and safety of the

student and others. The SEAS Program provides high levels of structure and

intensive supports along with close and constant adult supervision to help

students gain the necessary skills to be successful in an educational setting.

The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to effectively utilize crisis intervention strategies and show flexibility in work assignments. A willingness to support the personal care needs of students, when required, is essential. Experience working with and supporting students with mental health needs, behavioral challenges, and cognitive delays is highly valued. Applicants should be skilled in implementing regulation techniques to support students in managing their emotions and behaviors. The ability to be proactive and respond appropriately to challenging behaviours of students is critical for success in this role.

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.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Educational Assistant Certificate or comparable education would be an asset
• Minimum required education - High School Diploma
• 2 years related experience working with children or youth
• First Aid certificate would be an asset
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training would be an asset
• Courses related to working with students with special needs would also be an asset

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to successfully take direction and work in a multidisciplinary 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.

For further information, contact Erin Clark, Principal at 780-467-3800 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 .