Public Interpreter Practicum and Internship

Internship Overview

We accept Interns/Practicum Students from accredited university programs only. Internships at Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (ASDB). Currently, we are accepting placements in the following areas:

• American Sign Language Educational Interpreters
• Public Interpreters (Sign Language and Foreign Language)
• Student Teachers
• Educational Leadership Practicums

• Experience different work settings, and explore different education fields related to our community.
• Opportunities to work with experienced staff in a campus-based environment.
• Empower prospective staff to become part of ASDB’s family.
• Get prospective staff involved in planning work experiences where they can learn about what we do and our employer/employee relationship.

As an ASL Educational Interpreter Intern
, you will witness and assist other interpreters in creating accessibility for the students in the classroom. The student will have access to the classroom content and to the classroom social life.

As a Public Interpreter Intern
, you will gain experience in public translation and communication. You will be immersed in our culture and learn how to professionally translate for different scenarios.

As a Student Teacher Intern
, you will assist your teacher leaders in their day-to-day classroom practices. You will learn the fundamentals of teaching in a Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, or Visually Impaired environment.

Educational Leadership Practicums offer chances to enhance leadership skills with expert guidance in School Education Administration.

We accept interns/practicum students/student teachers from accredited university programs only.

I am proud to be part of a diverse and talented family of professionals and community members who share my passion and commitment to making ASDB the top education agency in the nation for deaf and/or blind education.

ASDB is a special place. It is where students thrive, and everyone is family. ASDB provides a vibrant and welcoming environment where unique learning needs are accommodated and where students who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, or deafblind have access to high-quality public education. ASDB is where students aspire to realize their full potential, explore personal growth opportunities and obtain the education and skills necessary to succeed in college, career, and life.

On behalf of the entire ASDB community, thank you for taking the time to explore our rich history and learn about the modern services we provide. I hope you consider joining our ever-growing, extended family.

Sincerely,
Annette Reichman
ASDB Superintendent