Resource Specialist

FORDHAM University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 87,270 - 106,663; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plans

Tuition remission

Generous time off

Job summary

FORDHAM University seeks a Resource Specialist for NYC Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network to coordinate technical assistance and professional development for NYC schools. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, New York State certification as a bilingual/ESL teacher, and at least 5 years of experience teaching English Language Learners.

The successful candidate will provide support to schools, facilitate communication, and assist in school improvement initiatives while working in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of teaching experience with English Language Learner students.
• Experience in working with a diverse population in high-need areas.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical assistance and professional development for NYC schools.
• Facilitate school-based activities in target schools.
• Maintain ongoing communication with schools in the region.

Skills

Technical assistance provision

Knowledge of best practices for teaching ELLs

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency with Google and Microsoft Office suites

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

New York State bilingual/ESL certification

Job description

Benefits

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.

Job Summary

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.

Management Responsibilities

Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.

Additional Functions

No additional functions listed.

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.

Compensation

Minimum Starting Salary: $96,967.00

Maximum Starting Salary: $96,967.00

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

Union Status

No

Posting Number

A923P

Start Date

ASAP

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

• Sitting: Seldom
• Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing): Often
• Hearing, Listening, Talking: Nearly Continuously
• Standing: Often
• Walking: Often
• Running: Not Required
• Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling: Seldom
• Climbing stairs: Seldom
• Climbing ladders: Not Required
• Reaching overhead: Not Required
• Pulling, pushing: Not Required
• Shoveling: Not Required
• Lifting – up to 20 pounds: Not Required
• 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.

Documents Needed to Apply

• Resume
• Cover Letter