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Temporary Youth Intervention Specialist
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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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Positive Behavior Support,Social and Emotional Learning,Staff Development,Peer Mediation,Mentoring,De-escalation,Communication,Attendance Monitoring,Discipline Management,Guided Discipline,Case Management,Problem Solving,Student Support,Behavior Intervention,Curriculum Development,Student Code of Conduct

About Chicago Public Schools

Chicago Public Schools is looking for teachers, leaders, and non-instructional staff to transform the face of urban education. We are a team of passionate, committed, and talented professionals who believe that every CPS student will graduate prepared for success in college, career, and life. Come join us in making CPS a model for public school districts throughout the nation. CPS is the third largest school district in the United States with more than 600 schools providing education to over 340,000 children.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Education Administration Programs
Founding Year: 1837

What you'll do

  • The Youth Intervention Specialist is responsible for implementing and monitoring programs that support positive student behavior and attendance. They will also create curricula and initiatives aimed at enhancing social and emotional learning among students.

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