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
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency with Google and Microsoft Office suites
Responsibilities
Facilitate and coordinate technical assistance and professional development for NYC schools
Maintain ongoing communication with schools and statewide districts
Facilitate school-based activities in target schools undergoing improvement
Attend NYSED network strategy professional development meetings in Albany
Support the Director in achieving the mission of NYC-RBERN
Benefits
Onsite work arrangement
Opportunity for regional travel
Engagement with diverse populations in high-need areas
Professional development opportunities
Collaboration with educational institutions across NYC
Full Job Description
Position Details
Position Information
Title of Position Resource Specialist
Position Number A10815
FLSA Exempt
Scheduled Hours Per Week 35
Department GSE Center For Educational Partnerships
Campus Lincoln Center
Work Arrangement Onsite
Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy.
Position 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.
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.
Additional Functions
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.
