Substitute Educational Assistant

St. Albert Public Schools is currently seeking Substitute Educational Assistants to join our school division for the 2026/2027 school year.

St. Albert Public Schools serves over 9,000 students from Preschool to Grade 12. Guided by our foundational purpose—"Equity is our process. Excellence is our goal"—we strive to nurture every learner with kindness, dignity, and compassion. We are committed to fostering an inclusive educational environment where we value, respect, and empower others, meet learners where they are, and ensure every student is known and valued.

Being a substitute, casual, or on-call Educational Assistant (EA)— means you work on a flexible, non-permanent basis to support students with diverse learning, behavioral, physical, or medical needs when regular staff members are absent or extra coverage is required. Substitute, Casual, On-Call Educational Assistants can be prebooked by individuals, schools or texted/called via an automated system or a person the morning of the assignment.

Working under the direction of classroom teachers, Substitute Educational Assistants play a vital role in enriching educational programs across our division. You will work directly with students with complex needs, individually or in small groups to deliver learning activities that reinforce and advance the educational program, helping students acquire the knowledge and skills needed to function effectively in the classroom, school, and larger community.

Educational Assistants in St. Albert Public Schools are governed by Policy: D-660-AR: Substitute Teachers and Casual Support Staff

Core Responsibilities

As a substitute EA, your primary task is to step into an existing classroom or one-on-one routine and keep support consistent for students.

• Instructional & Classroom Support: Work under the direction of a teacher to deliver activities that reinforce and advance learning goals for individual students or small groups. Assisting students with complex needs with academic tasks, keeping them focused, and utilize adapted classroom materials.

• Behaviour Management: Implementing established behaviour strategies, helping de-escalate frustration using non-physical verbal de-escalation techniques, and supervising students to maintain a safe environment.
• Personal Care & Mobility: Assisting with toileting, feeding, dressing, or transfers (e.g., wheelchair assistance) for students with physical or severe medical needs.
• Classroom & Recess Supervision: Monitoring students during transitions, recess, lunch breaks, and group activities to ensure safety and social inclusion.
• Off Site (Field Trip) Supervision: Monitoring and supporting students while off site on a field trip.
• Following Teacher Plans: Reading daily sub plans or instruction sheets provided by the classroom teacher or permanent EA and executing them effectively.

• Professional Conduct: Adhere to and always follow the Employee Guidelines and Conduct and all Division’s Policy’s

Note: Specific daily duties are determined by Educational Assistant’s qualifications, student needs, and the information required by the teacher.

Preferred Qualifications & Assets

• Education: Related formal post-secondary training (preferred).
• Certifications: Educational Assistant Program an asset.
• Experience:
• Demonstrated experience providing social, emotional, and behavioural supports to students with varied learning and behavioural needs (preferred).
• Experience working as a collaborative member of a multi-disciplinary educational team (asset).

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit a written or electronic application package detailing:

• Educational Background: Highest level of formal education completed.
• Certifications: Professional certificates, trade certificates, or specialized credentials.
• Professional Development: Courses, seminars, and specialized training completed.
• Experience & Skills: Related work history, specialized skills, and applicable abilities relevant to the position.

Employment Conditions

• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check: All new employees to St. Albert Public Schools must submit a clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check completed within 6 months prior to the commencement of employment.
• Selection Process: All completed applications received however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.