Resource Specialist

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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
• 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

Pay

$96,967

Schedule

35 hours per week, on-site at Lincoln Center (hybrid policy available; please review at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition remission
• Generous time off