The NYS Statewide Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (RBERN) at NYU Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and the Transformation of Schools (NYU Metro Center) invites applications for a part-time Bilingual Resource Specialist (Spanish language) position. As an integral member of the team, the Resource Specialist will provide specialized technical assistance, guidance and support to schools and districts throughout New York State aimed at improving educational opportunities and outcomes for Multilingual Learners/English Language Learners and World Language Students. This is a hybrid position, and the incumbent will work 15 hours per week.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the hourly pay rate for this position is $58.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Support the Statewide RBERN in collaborating, coordinating, and leading Regional RBERN activities in collaboration with OBEWL. Provide guidance and technical support to school and district leaders in developing comprehensive school improvement plans around MLLs/ELLs success and/or world languages, including strategic plans for curriculum, instruction, and organizational management.

• Conduct on-site monitoring reviews of schools and districts to assess and support district/school implementation of requirements.

• Serve as an expert in research-based trends and best practices for ELLs and/or world languages, while recognizing the diversity among students with respect to previous schooling, immigration experience, culture and socioeconomic status.

• Develop materials and conduct professional development workshops and on-site coaching to school administrators, instructional and other school-based staff on special topics affecting MLLs/ELLs and World Language students.

• Collaborate with NYSED OBEWL staff in addressing critical topics, such as compliance, SIFE, Long-Term ELLs, and ELLs with disabilities. 

• Translate informational and educational materials for students and families, and assist in translating and responding to ELL Parent Hotline and Website inquiries.

• Assist parents and educators to access the resources available at the school and district levels

• Serve as liaison in matters related to parent rights.

• Attend all required meetings and conferences, including two (2) two-day (all staff) network-wide meetings in Albany and/or other venues.

This position does not included supervisory responsibilities.

Who We Are

The NYS Statewide RBERN is funded by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (OBEWL) to coordinate and lead the work of the Regional RBERNs in supporting districts and schools across New York State.

In collaboration with the OBEWL, the Statewide RBERN provides consistent guidance, technical assistance, professional development, and resource materials to support the education of English Language Learners (ELLs), Multilingual Learners (MLLs), immigrant students, world language students, and their families through the Regional RBERNs. This work promotes evidence-based instructional practices and language acquisition approaches that strengthen teaching and learning statewide.

The Statewide RBERN’s vision is to build the capacity of educators, families, and local communities so that multilingual learners and world language students can reach their full potential, become lifelong learners, and thrive in an increasingly interconnected global society.

For more information about NYS Statewide RBERN, please visit: https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/metrocenter/statewide-rbern

Minimum Qualifications

• Master?s degree or above in at least one or more of the following: Bilingual Education, TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Foreign Language Instruction, Curriculum and Instruction, International/Global Education, or other related education and language fields.

• Valid New York State certification as a teacher of MLLs/ELLs (teaching certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages [ESOL]-Grades K-12, or Bilingual Extension Certificate, or teacher of world language

• Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience in bilingual education and/or ENL.

• Demonstrated literacy and fluency in English and one of the target languages - Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Russian and Spanish 

• Ability and willingness to travel to and participate in required meetings in Albany and/or other venues (such as a two (2) two-day (all staff) network-wide meetings) and to districts/school (such as multi-day district/school reviews) within New York State.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experienced district level supervision and/or school-based program supervision of ELL and/or world language programs and instruction

• Comprehensive knowledge of legislative, judicial, and outside agency mandates, including those of the federal government, the State Education Department (SED) and the New York State Board of Regents affecting MLLs/ELLs, including:

• Commissioner?s Regulations Part 154;

• ESSA Title III: Language Instruction for MLLs/ELLs and Immigrant Children;

• New York State Strategies for Raising Standards;

• The Blueprint for ELL/MLL Success

• Culturally Responsive-Sustaining (CR-S) Framework

• Understanding of issues related to access, equity, and excellence for MLLs/ELLs and world language instruction.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the educational needs of the diverse segments of MLLs/ELLs in grades K-12, including newly identified and emerging groups of ELL students, Long-term ELLs, Students with Interrupted Formal Education (SIFE), and ELLs with IEPs.

• Strong content knowledge of instructional and operational best practices that address academic, linguistic and cultural needs of MLLs/ELLs and world language students.

• Extensive experience in instruction of English Language Learners at all stages of English acquisition.

• Knowledge of and experience with administering and analyzing student language assessments and data.

• Experience working with diverse populations of students, parents and families.

Please submit your resume/CV and cover letter.

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