Job Posting The Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District (EUPISD) is one of 56 intermediate school districts (ISD) in Michigan. The EUPISD is a regional education service agency with the primary function to provide or assist our local districts to provide special programs and services. Within our ISD, there are 19 districts covering 4,000 square miles in three counties and part of another in the eastern end of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The total number of PK-12 students is 6,500. The EUPISD is funded with a combination of local, state, and federal funds. The voters of EUPISD have approved a 1.75 mill levy for special education, a.2 mill levy for general operations, and 1.0 mill levy for vocational education. State aid received is based on annual authorizations from the state legislature. Our current budget is $35 million. The EUPISD currently has 210 employees/contractors providing services to our local districts and students. The EUPISD serves local districts by providing educational services and support in special education, curriculum, early childhood, career and technical education, professional development, business services and technology. The EUPISD also pursues business, community, and interagency collaboration. Purpose of Position Provide evaluation services and specially designed instruction and interventions to eligible students to ensure educational and developmental benefit.
Qualifications:
Level I: Licensed Social Worker (BSW) Licensed Professional Counselor
Level II: Licensed (limited or full) master's level psychologist, social worker, marriage and family therapist, or counselor Educational background and/or work history in adverse childhood experiences, risk assessments, play therapy, and/or crisis intervention preferred
Level III: Meet all criteria specified under R340.1799f in the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education Master's degree from a graduate school of social work program approved by the state board of education A minimum of a 500-clock hour supervised social work practicum Recommendation for temporary approval from an approved university school of social work training program
Duties and Responsibilities:
Level I and II: Assist students in gaining skill in areas such as self-regulation, social skills, problem-solving, and independence Provide consultative services as indicated in the student's Individual Education Plan, Plan of Care, or Individualized Family Service Plan designed to support full access to the educational environment Facilitate universal mental health screenings at the school level, conduct additional assessments and triage students for further follow up as required Develop and/or implement individual therapeutic treatment plans for students meeting a risk ratio threshold Participate in functional behavior assessments, Emergency Student Assistance Teams/School-based Risk Assessments, and provide relevant data related to social-emotional functioning for in the school setting Implement therapeutic intervention groups aligned with student needs in the school setting Develop/implement social stories and other evidence-based behavior supports with assigned students Participate in Positive Behavior Intervention and Support activities for assigned buildings Assist in the coordination of referrals for placements and diagnostic services not available within the service area Serve as a member, facilitator, or coach for best practice teams related to School Social Work such as Inclusion Team, regional Youth Mental Health Committee, Restorative Practices/PBIS, Substance Use Disorder Workgroup, and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Design/provide treatment and/or therapeutic intervention to meet the unique needs of individual children Participate as a member of regional teams such as PREPaRE, PBIS, and Emergency Student Assistance Risk Assessment Team Serve as liaison between school and parents and model problem solving skills to resolve conflict between home, school, and community Provide interventions and/or educational programming designed to develop social-emotional skills of children in the school setting As needed, become a trainer in social-emotional/mental health related topics and provide 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 Assist in the coordination of referrals and diagnostic services not available within the service area Timely documentation for all required compliance activities to include progress reports, input to the IEP/IFSP, and School-Based Health Services billing As needed for completion of duties, attend meetings outside of normal working hours, regular travel throughout the service area, and periodic statewide travel Must have regular and reliable attendance Remain free of substance abuse and/or illegal drug use at all times Other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor
Level III: 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 Design and provide specially designed instruction to build skills in areas including, but not limited to self-regulation, social skills, problem-solving, and independence Early Childhood Duties and Responsibilities - Including but not limited to: Michigan Infant Mental Health Endorsement (preferred, not required) Attend Early On team meetings Identify, mobilize, or coordinate community resources and services to enable children and families to receive maximum benefit from early intervention services Conduct developmental assessments, observations, and routines-based interviews in accordance with Part C evaluation protocols Provide parent education, assistance to community-based partners, and direct services to children specifically in the areas of infant mental health, social and emotional development, and transition to school-based settings
Wages and Fringes
Commensurate with EUPIEA Master AgreementINTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit a letter of interest and resume to Rachel Fuerer. EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please ensure the application is fully completed and upload any transcripts, certificates or other educational documents. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
