2025-46 Educational Deaf Interpreter

APSEA; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Halifax is seeking a Full-Time Educational Deaf Interpreter to provide ASL instruction in various settings. Candidates should have native ASL fluency and experience with children. The role includes collaboration with educational teams and support for Deaf students. The position offers competitive hourly compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Access to a Pension Plan

Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits

Professional Learning Opportunities

Supportive inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Lived experience as a Deaf, deaf, and hard of hearing individual.
• Ability to obtain an ASLPI Rating from Sign Language Institute of Canada (SLIC).
• Comfortable working in a virtual learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides ASL instruction in classroom and social settings.
• Supports student in learning home and classroom culture.
• Works alongside educational team members.

Skills

Native Fluency in ASL

Functional literacy in English

Experience working with children and youth

Ability to work independently

Collaborative team player

Education

Early Childhood Education training

Job description

Overview

Educational Deaf Interpreter (EDI) – Full-Time, Term. Halifax area, Nova Scotia, Canada. Contract position; one position available. Initial Posting Date: July 24, 2025. Application Deadline: Open until filled. Anticipated Start and End Date: End of August 2025 until end of June 2026. Location requires in-person services, not virtual. Competition #: 2025-46.

Responsibilities

• Provides the Deaf student with ASL instruction in the classroom and social settings.
• Supports the student in learning the differences between the home and classroom cultures.
• Works alongside the classroom teacher, Supervisor of Educational Interpreting Services, Education Support Teacher - DHH, and ASL Specialists.
• Collaborates with the educational team to support the transition from an Educational Deaf Interpreter to an Educational Interpreter.

What You Bring To The Table

• Lived experience/first voice perspective as a Deaf, deaf and hard of hearing individual.
• Native Fluency in ASL.
• Experience working with children and youth.
• Ability to obtain an ASLPI Rating from Sign Language Institute of Canada (SLIC).
• Functional literacy in English.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Collaborative when working within a team.
• Comfortable working in a virtual learning environment.
• Follows the standards/criteria laid out by the Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI).

Would Be a Plus If You Have

• Early Childhood Education training
• Deaf Adult Literacy Training
• ASL/English Literacy experience
• ASL Instructor experience or training
• Deaf Interpreter Experience or Training
• Linguistic/translation work
• Community support/advocacy work
• Residence counselling, summer camp counselling

Compensation

Compensation is in accordance with the APSEA/NSGEU Collective Agreement.
Know the hourly range: $30.07 - $39.88 per hour.

About APSEA

Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority (APSEA) is more than just an agency – it’s a community dedicated to empowering children and youth across Atlantic Canada who are Deaf, deaf and hard of hearing (DHH), blind and visually impaired (BVI). Since 1975, we’ve been on a mission to provide inclusive, responsive, and flexible educational services. Now, we want you to join us and help make a lasting impact on the lives of learners and their families.

Benefits

• Access to a Pension Plan
• Access to Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits with Blue Cross
• Professional Learning Opportunities to keep you at the top of your game
• A supportive, inclusive culture where diversity is celebrated and embraced

Accessibility and Accommodation

If you require accommodation in the application and/or interview process, please inform our HR Generalist at [e-mail].

How to Apply

If you’re ready to make an extraordinary difference in the lives of children and youth in Atlantic Canada, apply now and join an incredible team that’s helping to shape the future of education.