Classified Substitute Educational Assistants

7 days ago


Sherwood Park AB TB N, Canada Elk Island Public Schools Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

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 requires individuals to work on a casual 'on-call' basis as substitute Educational Assistants. We are looking to increase substitute support for our rural school locations.

Open to: Internal and External candidates willing to work at our rural schools and Fort Saskatchewan. Rural locations include: Bruderheim, Lamont, Mundare and Vegreville.

Those internal candidates, who are already approved Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) classified substitutes are to submit their change request for consideration via the Classified Sub Preferences Update eForm in their online Atrieve profile instead of applying to this new job posting.

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. EAs may provide personal care and additional assistance for students depending on their particular needs.

To learn more, watch the video linked below:

Duties will include:

  • working with students individually or in small groups
  • working with students with disabilities
    lifts, transfers, and personal care of students may be required

Education/Experience:

Requirement: High School Diploma

Candidates having the following qualifications would be considered an asset:

  • training or experience working with students with disabilities
  • behaviour management training
  • courses related to working with students with special needs
    excellent interpersonal skills
  • the ability to work with students under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher
  • the ability to provide personal care for students
  • Emergency First Aid and CPR
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
  • Educational Assistant Certificate or comparable education

Only online applications will be accepted. (In your online applicant profile, it is mandatory that you complete the Education History.)

Elk Island Public Schools appreciates and considers all applications; however, we only contact candidates who are selected for interviews. Ensure the email within your Apply to Education profile is the same as on your resume; applicants will be contacted via this email. Watch your junk mail in case it is directed there.

All newly hired Classified Substitutes will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Records Check, which includes a vulnerable sector check - dated within six (6) months from offer of employment with EIPS - obtained from local RCMP or Police Department. Any costs incurred are the responsibility of the employee.

If you require assistance with the application system, please call Apply to Education at or email .



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