Role overview

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions
in Alberta, serving the education needs of approximately 17,750 students in over 40 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 temporary,full-time Complexity Education Assistant in a roving position thatsupports a Complexity Teacher who works with complexity students at junior and senior high schools throughout the division.

PLEASE NOTE:

This temporary assignment is not assigned a designated classroom but supports a complexity teacher whoworks out of F.R. Haythorne Junior High and travels to all junior and senior high schools within the division, therefore a drivers license and reliable vehicle is a requirement of the position.
Commencing October 23, 2026 until December 14, 2026
32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 6.5 hours per day)

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
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training would be an asset
Courses related to working with students with special needs would also be an asset (Ex. Positive Behaviour Supports, Trauma Informed Practice, etc.)
First Aid certificate would 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 more information, please contact Corey Kropp atcorey.kropp@eips.ca.

Only online applications will be accepted.
Open to internal and external applicants
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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.