LINKS Educational Assistant (ALH) Permanent

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta serving the education needs of approximately 17750 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 is recruiting a permanent full-time LINKS Educational Assistant at A.L. Horton Elementary.

A.L. Horton Elementary serves approximately 335 students in kindergarten to Grade 6 with 17 teaching staff and 14 support staff. The school is located in Vegreville AB approximately 90 kilometres east of Sherwood Park AB.

A.L. Horton Elementary believes the mental physical social and emotional well-being of every student is of great importance and every student should be provided with a secure environment and learning opportunities. Each student is unique and deserves an equal opportunity to develop their talents and potential. A.L. Horton Elementary is a designated Play and Learn at School (PALS) pre-kindergarten site as well as hosts the Divisions Ukrainian Language and Culture Program.

• Commencing December 1 2025
• 31.25 hours per week (6.25 hours per day)
• EIPS offers a comprehensive benefit package
• Open to internal and external applicants
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The Learning - Individual Needs Knowledge and Skills (LINKS) Program is a specialized system program designed to meet the needs of students with mild to severe/profound cognitive (intellectual) disabilities who may also have physical sensory medical or behavioural difficulties. The focus of the program is to improve academic communication self-care social vocational and independent living skills within a safe structured and supported learning environment.

Key Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and instruction to students in the LINKS Program under the direction of the program teacher and multidisciplinary team.
• Assist in the development and implementation of personalized Instructional Support Plans (ISPs) to cater to individual student needs.
• Support students in developing skills in areas such as academics communication self-care social interactions vocational training and independent living.
• Facilitate a positive respectful and safe learning environment for all students.
• Address and assist with the personal care needs of students such as feeding toileting and mobility ensuring dignity and fostering autonomy.
• Collaborate with teachers therapists school staff and multidisciplinary teams to enhance student learning and development.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies to meet the diverse needs of students making necessary adaptations to the Alberta Education Programs of Study.
• Assist with monitoring and recording student progress adapting strategies as necessary to meet individual goals.

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 in working with personal computers and other technologies to support student learning
• 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

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 challenging behaviours of students.

For more information please contact Murray Howell Principal at or email .

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- or email.