Educational Assistants

4 weeks ago

Fort Saskatchewan, Canada Elk Island Public Schools Full time

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving the educational needs of approximately 17,750 students in 42 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 two temporary p art-time Educational Assistants at École Parc Élémentaire in their Play and Learn at School (PALS) program.
École Parc Élémentaire serves approximately 350 students in kindergarten to Grade 6, with 17 teaching staff and 16 support staff. The school is located in Fort Saskatchewan, AB, approximately 20 kilometres north of Sherwood Park, AB.
École Parc Élémentaire offers single-track, French immersion programming. The school is a diverse French immersion learning community that inspires a love of learning, encourages student individuality and promotes global citizenship in a safe, caring and enriched environment. The school values the importance of strong learning partnerships among students, teachers, parents and the community while wanting each student to be successful to their greatest capacity. École Parc Élémentaire is also a designated Play and Learn at School (PALS) pre-kindergarten site within the Division.
Commencing immediately
Ending June 25, 2025
13 hours per week (3.25 hours per day, Monday-Thursday afternoons)
Open to internal and external applicants
The successful applicant will be working in the PALS (Play and Learn at School) classroom. The PALS program supports children from 3 to 5 years of age who have been assessed with severe and/or mild/moderate disabilities or developmental delays. PALS programs provide a natural preschool environment with the additional support needed to ensure learning success.
The successful applicant DOES NOT need to speak French or be bilingual as the PALS program in an English program within a French Immersion school.
Key Duties/Responsibilities
Educational 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 either work with a particular special needs student or a group of students within a class or in a special program.
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, the EA follows an individually prescribed learning program, through team planning and working one-on-one with the student(s). 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.

**Qualifications**:
Education and Experience
High School Diploma
Educational Assistant Certificate or comparable education would be an asset
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
Minimum of one-year related experience
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies
Strong oral and listening communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills combined with tact and diplomacy
Strong organizational skills, time management skills and pacing skills to support student scheduling
Reliability and dependability
Ability to work effectively as an active team member in cooperation with other team members and students
Comfort and competency working with personal computers and other technologies to support student learning, including communication devices
Ability to respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversity
Ability to respond appropriately to challenging behaviours of students
Ability to effectively utilize crisis intervention strategies
Ability to demonstrate flexibility in work assignments
Willingness to tend to the personal care needs of students if required

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