2026-50 Educational Deaf Interpreter

APSEA; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to a Pension Plan

Comprehensive health and dental plan

Professional Learning Opportunities

Supportive, inclusive culture

Job summary

APSEA invites applications for an Educational Deaf Interpreter (EDI) in Nova Scotia. This in-person term role supports Deaf students with ASL instruction, ASL culture learning, and collaboration with educators to ensure inclusive education across Cumberland County.

Applicants should have native ASL fluency, experience with children/youth, and be able to obtain an ASLPI rating. Knowledge of CASLI standards and English literacy is required.

Qualifications

• Must be Deaf/Deaf and hard of hearing with lived experience.
• Native fluency in ASL and functional English literacy.
• Experience with children and youth in educational settings.
• Ability to obtain an ASLPI rating from SLIC (Sign Language Institute of Canada).
• Familiar with CASLI standards and professional ethics.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

ASL fluency

Deaf/Hard of Hearing experience

ASLPI rating

English literacy

Independent work

Team collaboration

Virtual learning environment

CASLI standards

Education

ASL instructor training

Early childhood education training

Deaf adult literacy training

Job description

Competition #: 2026-50 Educational Deaf Interpreter

Position: Term

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

City: Cumberland County

Initial Posting Date: October 26, 2026

Application Deadline: November 4, 2026 at noon

Anticipated Start and End Date: November 2026 until June 2027

Compensation: 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 - it is 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 have 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].