2026-49 Educational Deaf Interpreter

APSEA; City of Moncton; Presencial; CAD 50 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Pension Plan

Comprehensive health and dental plan

Professional Learning Opportunities

Inclusive culture

Resumo da oferta

APSEA in New Brunswick seeks an Educational Deaf Interpreter (EDI) to provide ASL linguistic modelling and support for Deaf signing students, and to foster understanding of Deaf culture across educational settings.

The role collaborates with classroom teachers and specialists to support learning and transitions to an Educational Interpreter. Must be Deaf, with ASL native fluency, experience with children, and ability to obtain an ASLPI rating; in-person service in Moncton area.

Qualificações

• Native Fluency in ASL required.
• Experience working with Deaf/HOH students preferred.
• Functional literacy in English.
• Ability to obtain an ASLPI Rating from SLIC.

Responsabilidades

• Provide ASL instruction in classroom and social settings.
• Support learning about Deaf culture for students.
• Collaborate with teachers, supervisors, and ASL specialists.
• Assist with transition from EDI to Educational Interpreter.

Conhecimentos

ASL fluency

Experience with children/youth

ASLPI rating (ASLPI readiness)

English literacy

Independence with minimal supervision

Team collaboration

Comfort in virtual learning env

CASLI standards

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Competition #: 2026-49

Position: Full-Time, Term

Location: New Brunswick, Canada (this position requires in-person services, not virtual)

City: Moncton

Initial Posting Date: October 16, 2026

Application Deadline: October 26, 2026 at noon

Anticipated Start Date: October 26, 2026 until June 2027

Compensation is 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 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 DEI and HR Consultant know at [e-mail].