2024-03 Educational Deaf Interpreter

2 weeks ago


Halifax, Canada APSEA Full time

**COMPETITION #**: 2024-03

**INITIAL POSTING DATE**: April 8, 2024

**POSITION**: Term, Full-Time, One (1) Position Available

**LOCATION**: Nova Scotia, Canada (this position requires in-person services, not virtual)

**CITY**: Halifax Peninsula

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 18, 2024 at Noon**

**ANTICIPATED START DATE**: As soon as possible until June 30, 2024

**COMPENSATION**: In accordance with the APSEA/NSGEU Collective Agreement

**Who We Are**

Atlantic Provinces Special Educational Authority (APSEA) is an interprovincial cooperative agency established in 1975 by joint agreement among the Ministers of Education of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.

APSEA provides educational services, programs, and opportunities for children and youth who are Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or visually impaired who reside in Atlantic Canada. Our employees support learners to reach their highest potential for an independent, self-sufficient, and fulfilling life.

**What We Offer**

APSEA offers meaningful opportunities to help make a difference in the lives of children, youth, and their families. We are committed to fostering a culture that is inspiring, supportive, and inclusive.

In joining APSEA's team, you would receive:

- Access to a Pension Plan
- Access to Comprehensive Health and Dental benefits
- Professional learning opportunities

**Position Summary**

Reporting to the Supervisor of Educational Interpreting Services, the Educational Deaf Interpreter 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 educational settings, and the understanding of how to navigate an environment where both ASL and English are the predominate languages.

Working with the classroom teacher, Supervisor of Educational Interpreting Services, Education Support Teacher and Education Support Specialist - ASL, the Educational Deaf Interpreter provides the Deaf learner with ASL instruction in the classroom and social settings, as well as supporting the learner in their understanding of the differences between the unique cultures of home and

classroom. In conjunction with the educational team, the Educational Deaf Interpreter works to support the learner with the transition from Educational Deaf Interpreter to Educational Interpreter.

The Educational Deaf Interpreter brings their lived cultural identity and linguistic knowledge

to the classroom; it is a transitional role that builds the necessary linguistic and cultural foundation within the Deaf learner. The learner needs these skills to successfully work with an Educational Interpreter.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are among APSEA’s guiding principles. Moreover, diversity within APSEA is a strength that must be cultivated. It is the responsibility of every APSEA employee to foster a culture that embraces and promotes diversity.

**Education & Qualifications**
- Lived experience/first voice perspective as a signing Deaf person is required.
- Native Fluency in ASL
- Ability to obtain an ASLPI Rating from Sign Language Institute of Canada (SLIC).
- Deaf Interpreter Training
- Follows the standards/criteria laid out by the Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI)
- Exceptional communication skills.
- Functional literacy in English.
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.
- Ability to work collaboratively with school-team members and other educational partners.
- ASL Instruction Training is an asset.
- Deaf Adult Literacy Training is an asset.

**Experience**
- Experience working with children and youth
- Experience with recognizing the impacts of being Deaf in a hearing learning environment, and how to present information in a variety of formats based on learner need.
- Comfortable working in a virtual learning environment.
- Early Childhood Education is asset
- ASL/English Literacy experience is an asset
- ASL Instructor experience is an asset
- Deaf Interpreter Experience is an asset
- Linguistic/translation work
- Community support/advocacy work
- Residence counselling, summer camp counselling (paid and volunteer work is recognized)

**Offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.**

**Job Type**: Contract

**Salary**: $29.00-$36.00 per hour


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