2025-60 Educational Deaf Interpreter

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

Job summary

A special education authority in New Brunswick is seeking an Educational Deaf Interpreter to provide American Sign Language instruction and support Deaf students in various educational settings. The ideal candidate will have lived experience as a Deaf individual, fluency in ASL, and the ability to work in a team. This full-time position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on learners’ lives. Apply now to join an inclusive and supportive community.

Benefits

Access to a Pension Plan

Comprehensive health and dental plan

Professional Learning Opportunities

Supportive, inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Lived experience as a Deaf, hard of hearing individual.
• Native fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) required.
• Experience working with children and youth is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide ASL instruction in classrooms and social settings.
• Support students in understanding cultural differences.
• Collaborate with educational teams for effective learning.

Skills

Lived experience 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

Functional literacy in English

Ability to work independently

Collaborative team skills

Comfortable in a virtual learning environment

Knowledge of CASLI standards

Education

Early Childhood Education training

Deaf Adult Literacy Training

ASL/English Literacy experience

ASL Instructor experience or training

Deaf Interpreter Experience or Training

Job description

2025-60 Educational Deaf Interpreter

Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.
Contract position, October 29, 2025.

Competition #: 2025-60
Position: Full‑Time, Term – one position available
Location: New Brunswick, Canada (in‑person services, not virtual)
City: Saint John
Initial Posting Date: October 30, 2025
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible until end of June 2026
Compensation: in accordance with the APSEA/NBU 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 – it’s a community dedicated to empowering children and youth across Atlantic Canada who are Deaf, deaf and hard of hearing (DHH), blind, have low vision (BLV). 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.

Here’s What We Bring To The Table

• Access to a Pension Plan
• Comprehensive health and dental plan
• 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.

Day-to-day, The EDI

• 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

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 the 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)

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

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 [e-mail].

If you’re ready to make an extraordinary difference in the lives of children and youth in Atlantic Canada, don’t wait! Apply now and join an incredible team that’s helping to shape the future of education.

Compensation

$30.07 – $39.88 per hour

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