Head of Coaching and Lead Specialist (CA APPLICANTS ONLY)

Executive Functions, Inc•Petaluma, CA

8d•$50 - $60•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced educator/coach to serve as our Head of Coaching—the coach-of-coaches and the leader responsible for maintaining coaching quality at scale. This role supports and develops coaches through consultation, observation-based feedback, and structured reviews, helping each coach grow in confidence and effectiveness while managing a full caseload. In partnership with Operations, the Head of Coaching: Monitors specialists to ensure balance and coaching quality Serves as the escalation point of contact Helps maintain a consistent, high-quality client experience Trains and mentors new coaches using the EFS Coaching Playbook Develops and implements group coaching programming work with your own student caseload (1:1) This is a fast-paced environment. Families often come to us under stress and urgency. Success in this role requires flexibility, optimism, and confidence in helping students get back on track.

Requirements

Passionate about making a meaningful impact in students’ lives
Comfortable working with complex students and family dynamics
Flexible, responsive, and solutions-oriented
A collaborative team player
Reliable, consistent, and confident in setting structure with families
Experienced in working with students in an educational or therapeutic setting
Engaged in guiding students through growth and transformation
Able to manage an active case load of students
Special Education Credential
Pupil Personnel Services Credential (School Counseling or Psychology)
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Educational Psychologist
Licensed Psychologist
Master’s degree in education, psychology, counseling, behavior analysis, human development, social work, rehabilitation, or a related field
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Coach a minimum of 5 active clients (private pay, district, or SDP)
Support onboarding, mentoring, and development of new coaches
Provide structured feedback aligned with the Director of Operations guidance
Ensure family team meetings are occurring as appropriate
Assist with program development, including group coaching models
Collaborate across teams to maintain service quality and continuity
Work directly with students to build critical life skills, including: Task initiation Planning and organization Time management and reducing procrastination Communication and self-advocacy with teachers Academic transitions (middle school → high school → college readiness)