Program Associate

About the role

Fordham University’s Graduate School of Education, through the Center for Educational Partnerships, is operating a Professional Development Center for New York State Religious and Independent Schools that provides professional development services in accordance with Title IIA and Title IVA of the Every Student Succeeds Act. The Program Associate, under the supervision of the Project Director, will develop, plan, coordinate and implement professional development; as well as school improvement support throughout the NY State region for Religious and Independent Schools. This is a grant funded position that ends on August 31, 2026.

Essential Functions

• Works under the immediate supervision of the Program Director.
• Identifies the professional development needs of Religious and Independent Schools throughout New York State in coordination with the Program Director.
• Develops respectful, culturally responsive professional development for teachers and administrators in all Religious and Independent Schools in a host of academic content areas, e.g., literacy, mathematics, bilingual and ESL education, science, Special Education, and works with the program director to engage and schedule presenters.
• Works with the Program Director to conduct the annual Religious and Independent School Educators Conference (RISE) each fall.
• Conducts follow-up evaluation surveys following all professional development events.

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

• Master’s Degree in Education.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in developing and implementing professional development for teachers.
• Minimum 10 years of teaching experience within the grades (K-12) range.
• Experience in working with diverse populations.
• Excellent communication skills.

Minimum Starting Salary

$75,201

Note

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position?

No