Implementation Specialist, Midwest (Chicago)

EdSurge; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational technology company is seeking an Implementation Specialist to provide support to schools and districts. This remote position requires strong presentation skills and 5+ years of educational professional development experience. The role involves collaboration with district leaders to enhance the use of technology in classrooms, particularly in the greater Chicago area. The salary ranges from $80,000 to $90,000 plus bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Bonuses

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of educational professional development experience.
• Experience teaching in a K-12 setting.
• 2+ years of school leadership experience.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, collaborative attitude.
• Organized, methodical, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Must live near a major airport.

Responsibilities

• Support mid-size district accounts.
• Deliver professional development to teachers and administrators.
• Travel to deliver impactful professional development sessions.
• Collaborate with partners to create a professional development plan.
• Use data to increase customer engagement and IXL usage.
• Partner with the sales team to manage customer relationships.

Skills

Educational professional development experience

Teaching in a K-12 setting

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Experience using Google Apps

Experience using Zoom

Job description

Implementation Specialist, Midwest (Chicago)

IXL Learning - Remote - Full time

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking an Implementation Specialist passionate about integrating technology and best‑practice instruction into schools and classrooms to help all students achieve.

In this role, you will lead high‑quality virtual and on‑site professional development and support districts, schools, and teachers in successfully implementing IXL. You will partner with district leaders to develop and share practical strategies for using IXL to support their district initiatives and achieve their instructional goals.

You must be a natural presenter and people person, highly organized, creative, well‑spoken, knowledgeable about district‑level implementations and data, and eager to be part of a collaborative, high‑energy team.

This is a full‑time remote position for candidates living in the greater Chicago, IL area.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Support mid‑size district accounts
• Deliver high‑quality in‑person and virtual professional development to teachers and administrators
• Travel to deliver impactful professional development sessions to schools and districts – up to 40% possible travel
• Collaborate with school and district partners to create and implement a professional development plan that supports a successful IXL implementation
• Use data to drive decision‑making and increase customer engagement and usage of IXL
• Partner with the sales team to effectively manage and grow customer relationships

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 5+ years of educational professional development experience
• Experience teaching in a K‑12 setting
• 2+ years of school leadership experience
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills – dynamic, enthusiastic, upbeat individual who connects well with others and has a positive, collaborative attitude
• A strategic thinker and problem‑solver with an analytical mindsetOrganized, methodical, and detail‑oriented
• Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently, from start to finish
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Experience using Google Apps and Zoom
• Must live close to a major airport

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The base salary range for this full‑time position is $80,000 to $90,000 + bonus + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

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.