District Partnership Specialist, Rochester

IXL Learning; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

IXL Learning is seeking a District Partnership Specialist to join our Professional Learning team and support districts in Upstate New York. This remote, full-time role requires traveling within Upstate New York to deliver professional development and build strong district relationships.

You'll guide districts through implementation, analyze progress, and collaborate with internal teams to expand partnerships. Ideal candidates are experienced educators with strong presenting skills.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree.
• 5+ years of experience delivering professional development in K-12 settings.
• Must have experience as a school or district administrator OR extensive PD delivery to these audiences.
• Experience leading a district or school instructional initiative or curriculum adoption.
• Analytical, strategic thinker who can interpret data and develop effective plans that drive implementation.
• Exceptional presentation skills; comfortable presenting to teachers and administrators.
• Excellent interpersonal skills—dynamic, enthusiastic, upbeat individual who connects well with others and has a positive, collaborative attitude
• Organized, methodical, and detail-oriented; ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently, from start to finish
• Self-starter and quick learner with a passion for improving education through technology

Responsibilities

• Serve as an implementation expert for large, complex districts.
• Partner with district leaders to create and implement a professional development plan aligned to goals.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders across districts to ensure consistent implementation.
• Travel within Upstate New York to deliver professional development and meet leaders; 40–60% local travel with occasional overnight travel.
• Partner with the Sales team to manage and grow customer relationships, including districts piloting IXL and other opportunities.
• Deliver high-quality live and virtual professional development sessions to drive engagement and usage.
• Analyze and use data to drive decision-making and plan next steps.

Skills

K-12 educator

PD delivery

District administration experience

Analytical thinker

Exceptional presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Self-starter

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

IXL Learning, a developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking a District Partnership Specialist to join our Professional Learning team and support districts in Upstate New York. At IXL, we seek to help districts transform teaching and learning through best-in-class technology and services. As a District Partnership Specialist, you’ll serve as a trusted consultant, guiding school districts in Upstate New York through every stage of their implementation. You’ll ensure each district has a clear plan for using IXL tailored to their district goals and initiatives. In addition to delivering professional development, you’ll meet regularly with district and school leaders to monitor progress, analyze data, and plan next steps. You’ll work closely with internal teams to identify opportunities to expand district partnerships and share insights that help shape our products and services. We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly organized, and strategic educational leader with school or district leadership experience who thrives in a collaborative, high-energy environment. The ideal candidate is a polished communicator and engaging presenter who is energized by being in schools and classrooms, building relationships, and supporting educators in the field. This is a full-time remote position for candidates living in Rochester, New York.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Serve as an IXL implementation expert, supporting large, complex districts with their IXL implementation
• Partner with district leaders in Upstate New York to create and implement a professional development plan that supports a successful IXL implementation aligned to their goals and initiatives
• Build relationships with key stakeholders across districts, including district leaders, principals, and teachers, to ensure a consistent implementation
• Travel within Upstate New York to deliver professional development, meet with district and school leaders, visit classrooms, and provide other hands‑on implementation support— 40% - 60% local travel with occasional overnight travel
• Partner with the Sales team to effectively manage and grow customer relationships, including supporting districts piloting IXL and other pre‑sales opportunities
• Deliver high-quality live and virtual professional development sessions to drive engagement and usage of IXL
• Analyze and use data to drive decision‑making and strategize next steps

What We’re Looking For

• BA/BS degree
• Experience as a K-12 educator, with 5+ years of experience delivering professional development in K-12 settings
• MUST either have experience as a school or district administrator OR have extensive experience delivering PD to these audiences
• Experience leading a district or school instructional initiative or curriculum adoption
• An analytical, strategic thinker who can interpret data and develop effective plans that drive implementation
• Exceptional presentation skills; comfortable presenting to teachers and administrators
• Excellent interpersonal skills—dynamic, enthusiastic, upbeat individual who connects well with others and has a positive, collaborative attitude
• Organized, methodical, and detail‑oriented; ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently, from start to finish
• Self-starter and quick learner with a passion for improving education through technology

The base salary range for this full-time position is $80,000 to $100,000 + potential bonus eligibility + benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the position. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

About IXL Learning

IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:

• 1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com
• Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
• Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects
• Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator‑created resources

Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission‑minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.

At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants and employees based on any legally protected category.