Temp, Sign Language Interpreter at Flathead Valley Community College

Job Details Kalispell MT Part Time Certification $26.00 - $45.00 Hourly TemporaryJob Description 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 coverageSUMMARY Under minimal supervision supports students with disabilities by providing interpreter servicesESSENTIAL DUTIESArrive on time to students classes and deliver interpretation and transliteration services between individuals using spoken English and the student using American Sign LanguageProvide other educationally-related interpreter services such as meetings between a student and FVCC staff and instructors as arranged to best match student and interpreters schedulesCoordinate services with instructors to prepare for classes as neededDemonstrate linguistic and cultural competency required by professional interpreting servicesFollow the professional code of ethics for interpretersDemonstrate respect for client students and FVCC faculty and staffAdhere to standards of confidential communicationPerforms other like duties as assignedReports to Coordinator Disability ServicesMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSSkills equal to EIPA Level 4-5 OR commiserate experiencePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSCurrent RID Certification(s)KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIESAbility to meet the unique needs of a student who is deaf in an educational environmentDemonstrated fluidity in voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice skills in an educational environmentAbility to clearly conveying aspects and meanings of college contentFacilitate 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 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:A current comprehensive resume or curriculum vitaeEMPLOYMENT VERIFICATIONS REFERENCE CHECKS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: Prior to any offers of employment FVCC conducts thorough employment verifications and reference checks and may contact organizations and individuals not listed on an applicants application or resume. Additionally FVCC conducts post-offer criminal background checks.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCCs policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race color religion creed political ideas sex gender identity sexual orientation age marital status veterans status service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law physical or mental disability national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions including recruitment and hiring practices appraisal systems promotions and training and career development programs as required by federal and state laws. FVCC BOARD POLICY: The FVCC Board Policy Manual is available to review at 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.VETERANS PREFERENCE ACT: Preference applies in hiring and provides a uniform method by which special consideration is given to qualified Veterans. Veterans Preference laws do not however guarantee Veterans a job nor do they give Veterans preference in internal actions such as promotion transfer reassignment and reinstatement. Applying for a preference is voluntary and that all information related to a preference is confidential and used only during the hiring process; the information will be maintained in a separate confidential file. To claim Veterans Preference you must complete the Veterans Preference Form (form is available at and email it along with document(s) that verify your eligibility for employment preference to Claims for Veterans preference must be received by Human Resources prior to position closing date. WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION: Based on the Windfall Elimination Provision FVCC employment may not be covered by Social Security. To learn more about the Windfall Elimination Provision click Required Experience:Contract Key Skills Continuous Integration,Customer Service,Communication skills,Deaf Education,LAMP Stack,Medical Terminology,Smartsheet,Translation,Interpretation,Child Protective Services,Public Speaking,Social Work Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 26 - 45