Temp, Sign Language Interpreter

DEPARTMENT AND LOCATION OF JOB:

Disability Services, Student Support Services, Learning Resource Center, FVCC Kalispell CampusELIGIBILITY:

Open to All Qualified Sign Language InterpretersPAY RANGE:$26.00 to $45.00 per hour, depending on Certification and experiencerSTATUS AND

SCHEDULE:

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 eligibleDRESS CODE:

Casual with appropriate coverageSUMMARYUnder minimal supervision, supports students with disabilities by providing interpreter services ESSENTIAL DUTIESArrive 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 ServicesMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Skills equal to EIPA Level 4-5 OR commiserate experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Current RID Certification(s)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESAbility 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 deafAPPLICATION PROCEDURE:

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must apply online at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). paper submission of applications or resume materials are not accepted for open positions. FVCC does not retain application materials for future consideration. Additionally, applicants are required to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application:

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FVCC BOARD POLICY:
The FVCC Board Policy Manual is available to review at https:// ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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