2024-2025 School Year
District 65 is an elementary district characterized by educational excellence, diversity in our student population, PBIS distinction and the delivery of services to all students across the spectrum of their needs. We have a well-established internship program that has trained school social workers from the major universities in the area and from universities across the country for decades. The benefits of our internship are that we prepare school social workers who can function in any school district post-graduation. That is, we train generalists. We emphasize the skills needed to be successful social workers, including assessment and consultation skills, problem solving and team-based abilities, data management and administrative competencies, extensive mental health services, RTI and inclusive practices, as well as the full spectrum of special education services.
DescriptionUnder the direction of the assigned school social worker(s):

• Assist with the development of social developmental histories
• Assist with counseling students
• Assist with writing IEP's
• Assist with conducting social skill groups
• Assist with providing crisis intervention as needed
• Participate in Care Teams

QualificationsEligibility to apply for social work intern approval through ISBE
Salary And Benefits$9,000 for the school year based upon a FTE .6 work schedule (3 days per week).
There are no benefits with this position. However, interns have access to a variety of professional development available within the ditrict.
Application ProcedureApply online at www.district65.net