Resource Specialist

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.

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

Salary

Minimum Starting Salary: $96,967.00

Maximum Starting Salary: $96,967.00

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Union Status

No

Posting Information

Posting Number: A923P

Number of Vacancies: 1 Position Available (A10815)

Start Date: ASAP

Posting Date: 08/12/2025

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 (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 protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

Documents Needed to Apply

• Required Documents
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
• Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ( ). These questions are part of the application process.

• Do you have a bachelor's degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have New York State certification as a bilingual/ESL teacher and/or administrator?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience with English Language Learner students?
  • Yes
  • No