Executive Functioning Coach for Mainstream Girl's schools in Brooklyn

We are looking for a passionate Executive Functioning Coach to join our Professional Development team servicing mainstream girl's elementary and high schools This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work closely with teachers, supporting them in implementing effective strategies to help students develop essential executive functioning skills. The Executive Functioning Coach will observe classroom interactions, collaborate with teachers, and provide targeted coaching to enhance student outcomes, with a focus on improving skills such as organization, time management, self-regulation, and task initiation.

Position Overview:

The Executive Functioning Coach will play a key role in supporting teachers by providing guidance on best practices for integrating executive functioning strategies into the mainstream classroom. Through classroom observations and individualized coaching sessions, the coach will help teachers implement proven techniques—such as those outlined by Sarah Ward’s Cognitive Connections methodology—to support students in developing the executive skills needed for academic success and personal growth.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Classroom Observations & Coaching:

   • Observe teachers in their classrooms to assess the current teaching practices related to executive functioning skills.
   • Provide personalized feedback to teachers, identifying areas for improvement and offering actionable strategies to implement executive functioning techniques in the classroom.
   • Collaborate with teachers to develop individualized strategies to support students’ needs and promote the development of skills such as self-monitoring, organization, and impulse control.

2. Executive Functioning Strategies:

   • Train teachers on the use of evidence-based executive functioning strategies, including those based on Sarah Ward's Cognitive Connections model.
   • Guide teachers in implementing strategies that support task initiation, organization, goal-setting, planning, and self-regulation in everyday classroom activities.
   • Assist in creating a structured and supportive classroom environment that fosters the development of executive skills in students.

3. Professional Development:

   • Offer workshops and training sessions on executive functioning strategies for teachers, with a focus on classroom management and support techniques for students with varying executive functioning needs.
   • Provide resources, tools, and materials to teachers to support the implementation of executive functioning strategies.
   • Stay current on research and best practices related to executive functioning and share new insights with the faculty.

4. Student Support:

   • Work closely with teachers to develop tailored approaches for students who struggle with executive functioning, ensuring that interventions are aligned with students' academic and personal needs.
   • Foster an environment where students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning, set goals, and use strategies to improve their self-regulation and organizational skills.

5. Collaboration & Communication:

   • Collaborate with school leadership, counselors, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful integration of executive functioning strategies across the school.
   • Communicate effectively with teachers, providing ongoing support and professional development to ensure successful implementation of strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Special Education, Psychology, or a related field.
• Experience in teaching and/or coaching elementary teachers, with a focus on executive functioning.
• Knowledge and experience with executive functioning methodologies, particularly Sarah Ward’s Cognitive Connections model.
• Strong understanding of how executive functioning impacts learning and behavior, with a proven ability to support teachers in implementing strategies.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively 
• Experience working with diverse learners, including students with ADHD and other executive functioning challenges.

Personal Attributes:

• Passionate about helping students develop the executive functioning skills needed for academic success and lifelong learning.
• Patient, empathetic, and able to build trusting relationships with teachers and students.
• Creative and flexible in finding solutions to challenges related to executive functioning.
• Committed to ongoing professional development and staying informed on the latest research and best practices in executive functioning and education.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a dedicated, innovative team 
• Make a direct impact on student achievement by helping students develop essential executive functioning skills.
• Work in a collaborative environment with a focus on professional growth and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping an inclusive and supportive school culture.

If you are passionate about supporting students' executive functioning development and excited to work with a team of educators to implement impactful strategies, we would love to hear from you! Apply today to join our team and make a difference in the lives of our students.

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