Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving the education 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. 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 3 temporary part-time Quest Program Educational Assistants at Pine Street Elementary for Kinder Quest PALS/Kindergarten level.

Pine Street Elementary serves approximately 370 students in kindergarten to Grade 6, with 21 teaching staff and 19 support staff. The school is located in Sherwood Park, AB.

Pine Street Elementary strives to provide a safe and caring school community built upon meaningful relationships. The school is committed to providing quality learning opportunities where students achieve academic excellence as self-directed, lifelong learners and develop into responsible global citizens. Pine Street Elementary is also a designated Play And Learn at School (PALS) pre-kindergarten site within the Division. Commencing August 27, 2024 to June 25, 2025

17 hours per week (Monday to Thursday, 4.25 hours per day)

Open to internal and external applicants

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Applicant Elk Island Public Schools is looking for individuals to work as Educational Assistants in our Quest Program. Quest is a smaller group setting consisting of students who are 5-7 years old who are experiencing severe delays in communication and regulation. Educational Assistants (EAs) will work in the Quest program as part of multidisciplinary team. EAs will support the students in participating in the classroom activities along with supporting the implementation of Individual Program Plans for each student. EAs may be responsible for providing personal care for students depending on their particular needs.

Duties will include: Supporting instructional, regulation and social needs of students

Creating and maintaining professional and respectful relationships with a multidisciplinary team

Assisting students with skills in the areas of communication and language development

Being responsive to the individual regulation and behaviour needs of the students

Lifts, transfers, and personal care of students may be requiredEducation/Experience:

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

experience and/or training with assistive technology for communication and learning

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

Note: This position might require lifting and carrying demands that require the ability to bend at the waist, stoop, and twist frequently, the ability to lift between 10 to 50 lbs., the ability to carry, push and pull between 10 to 50 lbs., and the ability to stand, walk and sit frequently. The incumbent may be subject to the challenging behaviours of students.

For more information, please contact Tracey Arbuthnott, Principal, at 780-467-2246 or email tracey.arbuthnott@eips.ca .

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 info@applytoeducation.com.