Position Type
Student Support Services/School Based Mental Health Provider Intern
Purpose of Position
The School Social Work Intern will develop expertise in and provide school social work services, under the supervision of a fully licensed/credentialed school social worker, in accordance with the EUPISD Plan for Special Education Programs and Services.
Period of Employment
2026-27 School Year, Start date of 8/24/2026
Minimum Qualifications
- Enrolled in a program for School Social Work
- Strong organizational and time management skills, written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, diligent work habits, and the ability to apply common sense to routine decision-making
- Ability to maintain self-control and complete tasks with frequent interruptions
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Must have regular and reliable attendance
- Ability to carry and move heavy objects and lift 40 lbs
- Possess a valid driver's license
Duties and Responsibilities
- Under the supervision and direction of a fully qualified School Social Work Supervisor, assist with:
- Provision of specially designed instruction to build skills in areas including self-regulation, social skills, problem-solving, and independence.
- Provision of consultative services as indicated in the student's Individual Education Plan or Individualized Family Service Plan to support full access to the educational environment.
- Facilitation of universal mental health screenings at the school level, conduct additional assessments and triage students for further follow-up as required.
- Development of individual therapeutic treatment plans for students meeting a risk ratio threshold.
- Conducting functional behavior assessments, participating in Emergency Student Assistance Teams/School-based Risk Assessments, and providing relevant data related to social-emotional functioning for the student in the school setting.
- Implementation of therapeutic intervention groups aligned with student needs in the school setting.
- Development/implementation of social stories and other evidence-based behavior supports with assigned students.
- Positive Behavior Intervention and Support activities for assigned buildings.
- Coordination of referrals for placements and diagnostic services not available within the service area.
- Best practice teams related to School Social Work such as Inclusion Team, regional Youth Mental Health Committee, Restorative Practices/PBIS, and Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).
- Design and provision of treatment and therapeutic intervention to meet the unique needs of individual children.
- Supporting regional mental health teams such as PREPaRE, PBIS, and Emergency Student Assistance – Risk Assessment Team.
- Connecting school and parents and to model problem solving skills and resolve conflict between home, school, and community.
- Providing interventions and/or educational programming designed to develop social‑emotional skills of children in the school setting.
- Provision of professional learning to regional staff, parents, and community-based partners.
- Assist in development and implementation of Functional Behavioral Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans, Emergency Student Assistance and School‑based Risk Assessments.
- Timely documentation for all required compliance activities including progress reports, input to the IEP/IFSP, and School‑Based Health Services billing.
- Conduct special education evaluations assigned as per state and EUPISD guidelines to include serving as a member of the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET), writing an individual and/or collaborative report, and interpreting social or developmental histories and assessments to school personnel, parents, community-based partners and, when appropriate, the student.
- Must have regular and reliable attendance.
- As needed for completion of duties, attend meetings outside of normal working hours.
- Remain free of substance abuse and/or illegal drug use at all times.
- Other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor of Special Education.
Wages and Fringes
BA/Step 1 daily rate ($52,726/yr.) plus health, dental, and vision insurance