2025-55 Educational Deaf Interpreter

Apsea; Truro; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Truro, Nova Scotia, seeks a Full-Time Educational Deaf Interpreter to provide ASL instruction and support to Deaf students. Ideal candidates will have native ASL fluency and experience with youth. This position is pivotal in enhancing educational opportunities for children with hearing challenges. A commitment to inclusivity and diversity is essential. Apply now to make a difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Access to a Pension Plan

Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits

Professional Learning Opportunities

Supportive inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Native fluency in ASL is essential.
• Experience supporting Deaf students in educational settings required.
• Ability to obtain an ASLPI Rating is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide ASL instruction to Deaf students.
• Support students' cultural learning.
• Work with educational teams to assist students.

Skills

Native Fluency in ASL

Experience working with children and youth

Lived experience as a Deaf or hard of hearing individual

Functional literacy in English

Ability to work independently

Collaboration skills

Education

Early Childhood Education training

Job description

Competition # : 2025-55

Position : Full-Time Term one position available

Location : Nova Scotia Canada (this position requires in-person services not virtual)

City : Truro

Initial Posting Date : September 25 2025

Application Deadline : October 5 2025 at noon

Anticipated Start and End Date : As soon as possible until end of June 2026

Compensation is in accordance with the APSEA / NSGEU Collective Agreement

Unlock Your Potential with APSEA A Career That Makes a Difference!

Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority (APSEA) is more than just an agency its a community dedicated to empowering children and youth across Atlantic Canada who are blind have low vision (BLV) and / or are Deaf deaf and hard of hearing (DHH). Since 1975 weve 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

Why Join Us

The Educational Deaf Interpreter (EDI) role is responsible for American Sign Language (ASL) linguistic modelling and support to Deaf signing students along with facilitating the learning of Deaf culture in various educational settings.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• 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.
• Is 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)

Preferred Skills

• 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

Note : an offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

APSEA embraces a culture of belonging in the workplace. We believe that the lived experiences of individuals enrich our organization and enhance our ability to serve Atlantic communities. We value the unique perspectives and contributions of all individuals and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

If you require accommodation in the application and / or interview process please let our HR Generalist know at .

If youre ready to make an extraordinary difference in the lives of children and youth in Atlantic Canada dont wait! Apply now and join an incredible team thats helping to shape the future of education.

Key Skills

• Continuous Integration
• Customer Service
• Communication skills
• Deaf Education
• LAMP Stack
• Medical Terminology
• Smartsheet
• Translation
• Interpretation
• Child Protective Services
• Public Speaking
• Social Work

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 30 - 39