SY27 Youth Intervention Specialist

Youth Intervention Specialist Job Code # 003015Helps create an environment that promotes student learning and development through programming and support for student behavior.Primary Responsibilities: Positive Behavior Support Implement and monitor Positive Behavior Intervention Support Program Create Advisory Curriculum in conjunction with administration around Social and Emotional Learning Deliver staff development around the PBIS/SEL programs Implement and monitor the peer mediation council Create staff/student mentoring initiative for at-risk students De-escalate student incidents and behavior Maintain communication with parents, teachers, and administration Refer students to administration or student support as needed Ensure that attendance is entered daily into Impact. Ensure that all reporting timelines and deadlines are met. Monitor student attendance and track absences Daily phone calls to parents and students when absent Home visits to chronically absent students Design and implement attendance incentives Serve on the attendance task force Assist with the development of Individual Student PlansSecondary Responsibilities: Discipline Monitor student behavior and provide consequences in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct in conjunction with the Assistant Principal Manage student entrance every morning Conduct hall sweeps and classroom walk-throughs to promote positive behavior Monitor the cafeteria during lunch and events Run the In-School Suspension Room as needed Conduct afterschool and Saturday detention as neededRequirementsCollege Degree in Public Administration, Education, or Human Services FieldPrevious experience in a school setting/or working with adolescentsAbility to work after school and weekend hoursExperience with Guided Discipline and PBISCase Management Experience a plusAbility to interface with teachers and find creative solutions to challenging problemsBenefitsHealth & Wellness: Your Care, Your ChoiceCPS Is Committed To Providing Comprehensive Health Coverage To Our Employees And Their Eligible Dependents. You'll Have Access To a Variety Of Choices To Best Fit Your Needs Medical Plan Options Pharmacy Dental Vision Behavioral Health & EAP Employee Wellness Program Financial Security: Planning for Today and TomorrowWe understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options: Basic Life Insurance Life and Disability Insurance Pension Plans Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b)) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Spot Pet Insurance Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional LifeCPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies: Paid Leave Sick Leave Vacation Days Parental Leaves Short-Term Disability Religious Holidays Leaves Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.Posting DateMay 14, 2026, 12:55:54 PMPrimary LocationNorth/Northwest Side-2714 W Augusta Blvd (Chicago HS of the Arts)Position TypeUnion PositionSalary Range$61,513.30 to $92,687.09