Resource Specialist

Position Details

Position Information


About Fordham


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.

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


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.


Is this a Union position?
No

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
A923P


Number of Vacancies
2 PositionS Available (A10815 and A10820)


Start Date
ASAP


Posting Date
09/03/2026


Special Instructions

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.