District Interpreter

Talent Acquisition Manager @ Jeffco Public Schools | Master's Degree

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$26.68/hr - $32.78/hr

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Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.

Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.

Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us!

Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.

Desired

Start Date:

12/01/2025

Hourly Position

FLSA: Nonexempt

FTE: 1.00000,
Hours/Day: 8.000,
Days/Year: 180

Salary Plan, Grade, Step: CSE - Hourly CSEA, H21, 1

Pay Range $26.68 - $32.78 Effective as of: 08-16-2025

Compensation schedules for Jeffco Schools can be found here. Starting salary for non-licensed roles is based on the candidate's relevant work experience and education. Additional considerations may be given for job-specific certifications and skills. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application. Starting Salary for licensed educators is based on the step and lane schedule found here.

The successful new hire or rehired candidate will be responsible to complete and incur the fingerprinting and processing fee of $54.50 through an appropriate fingerprinting vendor and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, within 48 hours of offer acceptance.

Summary Provide language interpretation services, primarily in Spanish, to facilitate in person/virtual communication between parents and district staff during conferences, back-to-school nights, graduations, special education meetings, and other school-related activities. Interpret spoken and written information accurately and impartially, ensuring clarity and understanding for all parties. Provide interpretation over-the-phone, during online meetings, and records messages delivered by School Messenger. Must maintain professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and confidentiality while effectively conveying educational terminology and district-specific information.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Provide expert interpretation services in a variety of modes (simultaneous, consecutive, sight translation) and modalities (in-person, phone, remote), maintaining accuracy in meaning, tone, and context.
• Collaborate proactively with teammates and other staff to schedule, plan, and provide interpretation services for events such as parent-teacher conferences, school board meetings, and community forums.
• Interpret in diverse settings and for various purposes (school/district events, parent-teacher conferences, enrollment, graduation, school board meetings, IEP meetings, disciplinary hearings).
• Sight-translate written materials written…