Youth Intervention Specialist

260000OX Posting Date : May 21, 2026, 3:09:39 PM

Primary Location : North/Northwest Side-3815 North Kedvale Avenue (Disney II Magnet School)

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

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.