Disciplined Mentor; SY

Position: A Disciplined Life Mentor (SY 2026- 2027)
Perspectives is looking for A Disciplined Life (ADL) Mentor for the  school year!

About Perspectives Charter Schools

All Perspectives Charter Schools will provide scholars with a rigorous and relevant education, based on the ethical principles of A Disciplined Life®, preparing them for life in a changing world and helping them further become intellectually reflective, caring and ethical people engaged in a meaningful life.
All of Perspectives Charter Schools achieved Level 1 or 1+ this year. As one of the first charter schools in Illinois, Perspectives has a long record of preparing scholars for success in college and beyond. Our five schools across the South Side of Chicago offer an education that combines character development and academic rigor through the A Disciplined Life education model.

Our scholars come from some of the most disadvantaged neighborhoods in the country, but they graduate from high school, enroll in college, and persist in college at a rate above the national average. The keys to our success are our dedicated, hard-working, creative, and compassionate teachers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under general supervision, the ADL Interventionist performs tasks, which are in support of monitoring and supervise students serving in the Refocus Room. This class is characterized by the performance of duties involved in the implementation of behavior plans and monitoring assigned student work. The Refocus Room may be assigned to reinforce the teacher's initial instructions. Work is performed under the direction of the Interventionist.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Monitors student behavior and maintains discipline in the Refocus room;
• Monitors the arrival and dismissal of students assuring that they get to correct classrooms; •
• Works with individual and groups of students assigned to reinforce instructions previously initiated by the teacher
• Provides personalized attention and assistance to students to develop or improve skills in the academic area.
• May assist in monitoring a behavior plan for students
• Confers regularly with the teacher(s) to discuss plans, receive professional guidance.
• May attend faculty meetings, aide meetings, workshops, and in-service sessions; accompanies and helps with the general supervision
• Creates and supports intervention for students in Tier 2 and 3.
• Assist with attendance incentives and plans.
• Assumes continuing responsibility for maintaining an attractive, interesting area in which to work with students; shares in performance of routine housekeeping, monitoring, and clerical tasks.
• Maintains appropriate records and reports.
• Maintains a professional code of ethics.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Active Illinois Teaching License preferred, not required
• High Qualified in relevant subject areas according to the Illinois State Board of Education

Competencies

• Holds a deep belief that all students in Chicago deserve an education where social emotional learning and high academic expectations are delivered with excellence
• Strong classroom management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate students
• A commitment to life-long learning with the desire to take advantage of professional development and coaching to constantly improve
• Mastery of content knowledge and the ability to communicate clearly to students
• Has strong relationship building and communication skills
• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, and responsiveness

• Exhibits a strong commitment to ethos of Perspectives Charter Schools by thriving to live by 26 principles of A Disciplined Life®

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

• This job operates in a school setting and office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This position regularly requires long hours and occasional…