Temp, Sign Language Interpreter

Job Details

Job Location:

KALISPELL, MT 59901

Position Type:
Part Time Education Level: Certification Salary Range: $26.00 - $45.00 Hourly Job Category:
Temporary

Disability Services, Student Support Services, Learning Resource Center, FVCC Kalispell Campus

Open to All Qualified Sign Language Interpreters

$26.00 to $45.00 per hour, depending on Certification and experiencer

Temporary, as needed based on student needs, flexible schedule between Monday and Sunday, which may include occasional evening hours; may work up to 5 hours a week class time with up to 2 hours a week of paid preparation time; non-benefit eligible

Casual with appropriate coverage

Under minimal supervision, supports students with disabilities by providing interpreter services

• Arrive on time to student’s classes and deliver interpretation and transliteration services between individuals using spoken English and the student using American Sign Language
• Provide other educationally-related interpreter services, such as meetings between a student and FVCC staff and instructors, as arranged to best match student and interpreter’s schedules
• Coordinate services with instructors to prepare for classes, as needed
• Demonstrate linguistic and cultural competency required by professional interpreting services
• Follow the professional code of ethics for interpreters
• Demonstrate respect for client, students, and FVCC faculty and staff
• Adhere to standards of confidential communication
• Performs other like duties as assigned
• Reports to Coordinator, Disability Services

• Skills equal to EIPA Level 4-5 OR commiserate experience

• Current RID Certification(s)

• Ability to meet the unique needs of a student who is deaf in an educational environment
• Demonstrated fluidity in voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice skills in an educational environment
• Ability to clearly conveying aspects and meanings of college content
• Facilitate and support participation, social communication, and advocacy for students who are deaf

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