Sign Language Interpreter

ELIGIBILITY:
Open to All Qualified Sign Language Interpreters

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

STATUS 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 eligible

DRESS CODE:
Casual with appropriate coverage

Summary

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

Essential Duties

• Arrive on time to students 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 interpreters 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

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Current RID Certification(s)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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

Application Procedure

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must apply online at https://www.fvcc.edu/about/careers-at-fvcc; 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 vitae

Employment 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 applicant's application or resume. Additionally, FVCC conducts post-offer criminal background checks.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCC's 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 https://www.fvcc.edu/about/board-administration/board-of-trustees/board-policies

Reasonable 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 https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf) and email it along with document(s) that verify your eligibility for employment preference to HR@fvcc.edu. 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 https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10045.pdf.