<\/b>Hearing Interpreter Rates:<\/b><\/p>\n
Boston University pays providers as independent contractors.<\/p>\n
Our hearing interpreter rates are calculated based on the following factors:<\/p>\n
\u25cf <\/span>Level of credentials (eg. State-screened, nationally certified, etc.)<\/p>\n \u25cf <\/span>Years of holding certification<\/p>\n In general, we follow the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH) rate structure and aim to keep our rates above their current rates.<\/p>\n Current Rate Structure is as follows:<\/p>\n \u25cf <\/span>Nationally Certified hearing interpreters are paid at a $55\/hr base rate + $3\/hr per 5 years of additional certified experience.<\/p>\n \u25cf Hearing interpreters who have passed the NIC Knowledge Exam are paid at a flat rate of $40\/hour.<\/p>\n \u25cf <\/span>State screened hearing interpreters are paid at a flat rate of $35\/hr.<\/p>\n Deaf Interpreter Rates<\/b>:<\/p>\n Boston University pays providers as independent contractors.<\/p>\n Our deaf interpreter rates are calculated based on the following factors:<\/p>\n \u25cf <\/span>Level of credentials (eg. State-screened, nationally certified, etc.)<\/p>\n \u25cf <\/span>Years of holding certification<\/p>\n In general, we follow the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH) rate structure and aim to keep our rates above their current rates.<\/p>\n Current Rate Structure is as follows:<\/p>\n Nationally Certified Deaf interpreters are paid at a $60\/hr base rate + $3\/hr per 5 years of additional certified experience. CDI rates start $5 above hearing interpreter rates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u25cf Deaf interpreters who have passed the NIC Knowledge Exam are paid at a flat rate of $45\/hour.<\/p>\n \u25cf <\/span>State screened deaf interpreters are paid at a flat rate of $40\/hr.<\/p>\n For recent graduates<\/b><\/span> of interpreting programs and for those who are not yet certified, please go through our full on-boarding process and we will be happy discuss options where you might gain experience.<\/p>\n As you are awarded additional credentials, please forward your award letters to the Coordinator of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, so that your hourly rate can be evaluated as appropriate. When you have reached the five years milestone of\u00a0 having additional certified experience, please reach out to the Coordinator of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services to have your hourly rate increased by $3.<\/p>\n General billing guidelines<\/span><\/p>\n Interpreters are paid a 2-hour minimum and any break between assignments that is 2 hours or less is paid.<\/p>\n During a paid break, you might be asked to fill another assignment, which you can accept or decline at your professional discretion.<\/p>\n Invoicing<\/b>:<\/p>\n All<\/b><\/span> <\/b>Invoices should include the following information:<\/p>\n \u25cf\u00a0I<\/span>nvoice number<\/p>\n \u25cf <\/span>Date of invoice<\/p>\n \u25cf <\/span>Dates and names of events<\/p>\n \u25cf <\/span>Start and end times<\/p>\n \u25cf <\/span>Rate per hour<\/p>\n \u25cf <\/span>Total hours billed<\/p>\n \u25cf <\/span>Name, mailing address and email address<\/p>\n \u25cf <\/span>The phrase \u201cdue upon receipt\u201d<\/p>\n Please address and email invoices to: ODSbills@bu.edu<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Attention to:<\/p>\n Paul Watkins, Office Manager<\/p>\n Boston University Disability & Access Services<\/p>\n 25 Buick St, Suite 300<\/p>\n Boston, MA\u00a0 <\/span>02215<\/p>\n Please contact Paul Watkins with any payroll questions at ODSbills@bu.edu<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Direct Deposit:<\/b><\/p>\n We recommend signing up for Direct Deposit in lieu of checks. This can be done at any time. Instructions are below:<\/p>\n