Executive Function/SPED Specialist REMOTE (CA Applicants ONLY)

Applicants RESIDING IN CALIFORNIA and holding a Special Education credential are welcome to apply. 

We look forward to hearing from you!

ABOUT US:

Executive Functions, Inc., dba EF Specialists (EFS), is the most comprehensive executive function coaching company in California that is NPA certified to work with schools to provide support to a student's individual needs while also offering private/individual support to families.  Our mission is to guide middle and high school students in overcoming procrastination, disorganization, and anxiety by teaching time management, prioritization, and communication skills so they feel motivated, prepared, and empowered. 

Our sessions are held remotely in a 1:1 setting.  We are a customer-centric and growing business, with an innovative and comprehensive five-step coaching process, uniquely tailored to each student.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Special Education Credential Preferred
• Master's, issued by a regionally accredited post-secondary institution in education, psychology, counseling, behavior analysis, behavior science, human development, social work, rehabilitation, or in a related field, is desired.

REQUIRED Experience: A minimum of three years of teaching and/or coaching experience.

BENEFITS of working with EFS:

• Part-time work with flexible hours
• Fully-remote with the ability to support students throughout the globe
• 401(k) with Employer Match after 6 months
• Client Retention Bonus Plan
• Technology reimbursement, based on hours worked
• You get to make a huge impact in students’ lives and share in their success!

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? Someone who is…

• Able to work well with students with higher-level special needs (including behavioral)
• Adept in working with school district staff
• Has availability to work with 5-10 students weekly and maintains a minimum of 5 students
• Consistent, dependable, and available during the academic school year (Mid-August to Mid-June). Understands that work is slower during school breaks (summer break, winter break, spring break) and takes their time off during those breaks.
• Passionate about leaving a positive impact on the world through their unique gifts
• Flexible and responsive as students and their needs change
• Focused on and willing to do what is best for the student and family
• A team player and willing to collaborate and work together to support EFS mission and goals
• Present, reliable, firm, and consistent with students and families
• Understanding of students' unique abilities and working with families at different stages
• Has experience working with kids in a teaching environment
• Engaged and loves to guide students through a process of transformation and growth
  

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:

Under general supervision, an Executive Function/SPED Specialist will perform direct client service; support students and families in developing skills and strategies to manage educational and vocational challenges; collaborate effectively with families using the family team meeting structure and process; engage in a continuous professional development cycle that includes receiving and applying feedback; effectively manage documentation of services and work; collaborate with other team members on the IEP process to facilitate successful outcomes for students

Must have time flexibility to work with students after school M-F, including a 4 hour window of time on the weekend.

DIRECT SERVICE KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Approximately 75-90% of incumbents' time worked shall include the Direct Service responsibilities below. Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.

1. Provides direct service to students/clients through weekly or biweekly remote meetings in the following areas: 
   1. Behavior Intervention - Design or Planning, Implementation 
   2. Specially Designed Vocational Education and Career Development 
      
   3. Executive Function Coaching may include the following responsibilities: reading, understanding and analyzing SPED documents (assessments, IEPs, etc.); identify a client's executive function and behavioral challenges and their underlying academic issues; create a plan of support, with goals and metrics, for student in areas of need; maintain clear and consistent communication with clients and families, including text messages, emails, phone calls and online video meetings; monitor baseline level of performance and progress; etc.
      

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Approximately 10-25% of the incumbent's time worked shall include the duties below. Examples of these duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.

1. Attends team meetings and collaborates with other specialists and leadership team members
2. Develop collegial relationships with outside professionals to promote partnerships with school officials and outside agencies 
3. Provides mentorship, coaching, and support as needed to other specialists, including collaborative meetings, as needed and directed by supervisor.
4. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Strong understanding and application of current research and findings in mild to moderate disabilities, emotional disabilities that may include emotional disturbance or mental health conditions, ADHD,  executive functioning, gifted learning, special education, including special education services, documentation procedures and assessment; and/or knowledge of behavior supports and intervention plans.  

ABILITY TO:

• Ability and desire to work as part of a professional interdisciplinary team
• Work on evenings and weekends to be responsive to parent and student availability.  
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Possess excellent customer service, interpersonal, and written communication skills that reflect sensitivity to their audience (parents, school staff, mental health professionals)
• Maintain effective working relationships; demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse population
• Interact with other employees, students, and the public in a helpful, courteous, and friendly manner
• Flexibility and professionalism to respond productively to unexpected occurrences in operation and with clients
• Keen ability to adapt to personal learning styles of individual clients; compose correspondence and accurate reports with direction
• Analyze situations accurately and take appropriate action
• Communicate effectively in English
• Follow and give oral and written directions

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to use computers, including video communication platforms such as Zoom 
• General knowledge of Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Forms, etc.) 
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday

If you are passionate about helping students and families navigate educational challenges and want to make a meaningful difference while contributing to the growth of a mission-driven organization, we encourage you to apply.  Please visit our website www.efspecialists.com