Education Assistant (Connections Program) (FSC) - Permanent - #225610

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.

Elk Island Public Schools is recruiting a full-time Connections Education Assistant at Fort Saskatchewan Christian.

Fort Saskatchewan

Christian serves approximately 425 students in kindergarten to Grade 9, with 23

teaching staff and 14 support staff. The school is located in Fort

Saskatchewan, AB, approximately 20 kilometres north of Sherwood Park, AB.

Fort Saskatchewan Christian offers an Alternative Christian program with a mission

to assist families by providing students with a Christ-centred, biblically directed

education that instills the vision and practice of excellence in academics,

moral character and services to others.

• Commencing August 27, 2026
• 20 hours per week (Monday to Friday – 4 hours per day)
• Open to Internal and external applicants with priority given to permanent employees
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• EIPS offers a comprehensive benefit package
  
  

The Connections Program is a specialized system

program designed for students in grades 1-6 who’ve been diagnosed with autism

spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD can result in difficulties in communication,

social relationships, behaviour, learning or any combination thereof. The program

is designed for students who require flexible instruction that is responsive to

fluctuations in levels of engagement or regulation throughout the school day in

a classroom environment that takes into consideration individual sensory needs.

Job Summary

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

• High School Diploma
• Preference will be given to candidates with an Educational Assistant Certificate or a comparable post-secondary diploma or certificate
• Participation in the EIPS Education Assistant Internship Program is considered an asset
  
  

Experience

• 2 years of related experience working with children or youth.
• Experience working in a school is an asset.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to take direction and work in a multi-disciplinary team environment as well as independently with minimal
  
  

supervision.

• Knowledge of classroom routines, assistive technology and other care equipment.
• Experience providing complex personal and physical care.
• 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 workplace safety and awareness of applicable Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Good knowledge of computers and applicable technology.
  
  

Qualifications, Certifications

• First Aid certificate would be an asset
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training would be an asset
  
  

For further information, contact Matthew Matheson, Principal at 780-998-7044 or email .

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 .”