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Competition # 2026-39
Position Full‑time, 12 month term, multiple positions available
Location Nova Scotia, Canada (in‑person services required)
City Halifax Regional Municipality
Initial Posting Date June 1, 2026
Final date to receive applications June 10, 2026 at Noon
Anticipated Start and End Date August 26, 2026 until August 2027
Compensation In accordance with the APSEA/NSGEU Collective Agreement
About APSEA Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority (APSEA) is 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, we have provided inclusive, responsive, and flexible educational services.
What We Offer
Access to a pension plan
Comprehensive health and dental benefits
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 – Early Learning (EDI–EL) role is responsible for American Sign Language (ASL) linguistic modelling and support to Deaf signing learners, along with facilitating the learning of Deaf culture in various early learning and social settings.
Responsibilities
Provides the Deaf learner with ASL instruction in various early learning settings
Supports the learner in their learning of the differences between the unique cultures of home and classroom
Works alongside early learning educators, Supervisor of Educational Interpreting Services, Education Support Teachers, and ASL Specialists
Alongside the educational team, the EDI works to support the learner with the transition from an Educational Deaf Interpreter to an Educational Interpreter
Qualifications
Lived experience/first voice perspective as a signing Deaf person is required
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)
Preferred Qualifications
Early childhood education training or certificate/diploma
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 counseling, summer camp counseling
Additional Information
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 interview process, please let our DEI and HR Consultant know at
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.
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