Jeffco ESL/Dual Language department - Translations

Company/Organization Description:

Translation & Interpretation Services works to ensure all Jeffco families receive critical, school-related information in a clear and timely manner. With over a hundred languages spoken across the district, we facilitate communication on topics as wide ranging as safety and security, health and wellness, enrollment procedures, student expectations, and academic progress. 

Company/Organization Type:

Education

Internship Description:

Learn the role of translators, interpreters and liaisons who provide written translation and consecutive and simultaneous interpretation for multilingual families in Jeffco.  Learn the guidelines for both oral and written interpretation within the school system as well as the federal guidelines surrounding this department.  Experience a variety of parent meetings within and beyond the typical school day. Partake in department meetings and professional development related to this field. Learn the role of advocacy liaisons take for families as it relates to the school system. 

Internship Format:

In-person

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Required or Recommended Skills:

Bilingual or advanced world language courses.  

Experience with translation or interpretation. 

Number of Potential Internship Positions:

Summer - 0

Fall - 1

Spring - 1