Resource Specialist

FORDHAM University; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Fordham University is seeking a Resource Specialist for NYC Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network ( NYC - RBERN ) to coordinate technical assistance and professional development for NYC schools and districts. Reporting to the Associate Dean and Director, this role supports language learners and school-improvement efforts.

This position may require occasional regional travel and involves collaboration with NYSED and district leaders to advance ELL initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• New York State certification as a bilingual/ESL teacher and/or administrator.
• Minimum 5 years of teaching experience with English Language Learner students.
• Experience providing technical assistance to schools/staff.
• Knowledge of School Improvement Initiatives and best practices for teaching ELLs.
• Experience with diverse high-need populations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Google and Microsoft Office suites.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates, coordinates, and provides technical assistance, professional development, and related activities to the NYC schools and districts.
• Maintains ongoing communication with the schools in the region and the Statewide districts.
• Facilitates school-based activities in target schools at various stages of improvement.
• Attends NYSED network strategy professional development meetings in Albany.

Skills

Technical assistance

ELL education

Communication

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

New York State bilingual/ESL certification

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Reporting to the Associate Dean and Director of the Center for Educational Partnerships, the Resource Specialist for NYC Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network ( NYC - RBERN ) coordinates technical assistance and professional development for NYC schools and districts.

This position may require occasional regional travel.

Essential Functions

• Facilitates, coordinates, and provides technical assistance, professional development, and related activities to the schools and districts throughout NYC .
• Assists the Director in carrying out the mission of the NYC - RBERN by maintaining ongoing communication with the schools in the region and the Statewide districts.
• Facilitates school-based activities in target schools that are in various stages of improvement.
• Attends NYSED network strategy professional development meetings in Albany.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree
• New York State certification as a bilingual/ ESL teacher and/or administrator.
• Minimum 5 years of teaching experience with English Language Learner students.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

• Experience in providing technical assistance to schools/staff
• Experience and knowledge of School Improvement Initiatives and research-based best practices for teaching ELLs
• Experience in working with a diverse population in high-need areas.
• Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Google and Microsoft Office suites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher in Bilingual Education or TESOL .
• Teaching experience in secondary schools.

Minimum Starting Salary

$96,967

Maximum Starting Salary

$96,967

Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position?

No

Posting Number

A923P

Number of Vacancies

1

Start Date

ASAP

Posting Date

09/03/2026

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

Sitting Seldom

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Often

Hearing, Listening, Talking Nearly Continuously

Standing

Standing Often

Walking

Walking Often

Running

Running Not Required

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Seldom

Climbing stairs Seldom

Climbing ladders

Climbing ladders Not Required

Reaching overhead

Reaching overhead Not Required

Pulling, pushing

Pulling, pushing Not Required

Shoveling

Shoveling Not Required

Lifting – up to 20 pounds

Lifting – up to 20 pounds Not Required

Lifting – up to 50 pounds

Lifting – up to 50 pounds Not Required

Lifting – over 50 pounds Not Required

Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.