Youth Intervention Specialist
Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL, United States
Youth Intervention Specialist
Job Code # 003015
Overview 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 all reporting timelines and deadlines are met
Monitor student attendance and track absences
Make daily phone calls to parents and students when absent
Conduct 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
Medical Plan Options
Pharmacy
Dental
Vision
Behavioral Health & EAP
Employee Wellness Program
Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
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
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.
Posting Date Mar 30, 2026, 8:58:54 AM
Primary Location North/Northwest Side-4343 West Wrightwood Avenue (Kelvyn Park High School)
Salary Range $61,513.30 to $92,687.09
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Overview 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 all reporting timelines and deadlines are met
Monitor student attendance and track absences
Make daily phone calls to parents and students when absent
Conduct 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
Medical Plan Options
Pharmacy
Dental
Vision
Behavioral Health & EAP
Employee Wellness Program
Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
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
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.
Posting Date Mar 30, 2026, 8:58:54 AM
Primary Location North/Northwest Side-4343 West Wrightwood Avenue (Kelvyn Park High School)
Salary Range $61,513.30 to $92,687.09
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