Youth Intervention Specialist
Chicago Public Schools, Northwest Berkeley, CA, United States
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 DaysParental Leaves
Short‑Term Disability
Religious Holidays
Leaves
Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.
Posting Date: Mar 18, 2026, 1:26:07 PM
Primary Location: North/Northwest Side-3436 West Wilson Avenue (Theodore Roosevelt High School)
Salary Range: $61,513.30 to $92,687.09
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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 DaysParental Leaves
Short‑Term Disability
Religious Holidays
Leaves
Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.
Posting Date: Mar 18, 2026, 1:26:07 PM
Primary Location: North/Northwest Side-3436 West Wilson Avenue (Theodore Roosevelt High School)
Salary Range: $61,513.30 to $92,687.09
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