Youth Intervention Specialist Anticipated SY

Posting Date

May 15, 2026, 5:45:16 PM

Southwest Side-5135 South California Avenue (Rufino Tamayo Elem School)

Salary Range: $61,513.30 to $92,687.09

Job Code # 003015:
Helps create an environment that promotes student learning and development through programming and support for student behavior.

• 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.
• 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 Plans.

• 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 after‑school and Saturday detention as needed.

• College Degree in Public Administration, Education, or Human Services Field.
• Previous experience in a school setting or working with adolescents.
• Ability to work after school and weekend hours.
• Experience with Guided Discipline and PBIS.
• Ability to interface with teachers and find creative solutions to challenging problems.

• Medical Plan Options.
• Pharmacy.
• Vision.
• Behavioral Health & EAP.
• Employee Wellness Program.

• Basic Life Insurance.
• Life and Disability Insurance.
• Pension Plans.
• Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b)).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Spot Pet Insurance.

We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options. CPS values the well‑being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies.