Youth Intervention Specialist | Dean of Students (Spanish Bilingual Required))

Chicago Public Schools

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 93,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Chicago Public Schools seeks a Youth Intervention Specialist to promote student learning and development through PBIS and SEL-aligned programming. Responsibilities include creating advisory content, delivering staff development, and coordinating with families and staff.

The role emphasizes behavior support, attendance collaboration, and school-wide safety initiatives within CPS settings.

Qualifications

Requires college degree in a related field.
Experience working in a school setting with adolescents preferred.
Experience implementing PBIS and SEL programs.
Ability to interface with teachers and find creative solutions.

Responsibilities

Implement and monitor Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS).
Create advisory curricula on Social and Emotional Learning with administration.
Deliver staff development around PBIS/SEL programs.
De-escalate incidents and coordinate with staff to support students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

PBIS knowledge

Adolescent development

Teacher communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Education, or Human Services Field

Job description

Manage student entrance every morning

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

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