SY27 Youth Intervention Specialist

SY27

Youth Intervention Specialist Job Number:

260000

KS Posting Date :

May 14, 2026, 5:55:54

PM Primary Location :

North/Northwest Side-2714 W Augusta Blvd (Chicago HS of the Arts)

Position Type :

Union Position Salary Range :

$61,513.30 to $92,687.09 JOB

DESCRIPTION

• 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 afterschool 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.