Anticipated SYYouth Intervention Specialist
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60602, USA
Listed on 2026-06-24
Listing for:
Chicago Public Schools
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-24
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Youth Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Youth Intervention Specialist Job Code # 003015
Helps 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 Plans
Secondary 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 after school and Saturday detention as needed
Requirements:
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
Case Management Experience a plus
Ability to interface with teachers and find creative solutions to challenging problems
Benefits:
Health & Wellness:
Your Care, Your Choice
CPS 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 Tomorrow
We 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 Life
CPS 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.
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