Professional Learning Lead, Texas

IXL Learning; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

IXL Learning is seeking a Professional Learning Lead to manage a small team of District Partnership Specialists and Professional Learning Specialists in Texas. You will oversee professional development and district implementations to ensure successful adoption and growth of IXL usage.

You will work directly with districts, own some accounts, and travel up to 60% during back-to-school season to support deployments and observe team performance. Excellent communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required.
• 2+ years of experience leading a professional development team.
• K-12 teaching experience.
• Strong people management and team development skills.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects.
• Self-starter with a passion for education technology.
• Strong analytical reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
• Must live near a major airport.

Responsibilities

• Stay informed on statewide Texas initiatives and align implementations.
• Create and maintain a positive culture that drives performance.
• Collaborate with the sales team to grow customer relationships in Texas.
• Partner with district leaders to implement professional development aligned to goals.
• Travel to support districts and observe team members up to 60%.
• Observe professional development and provide actionable feedback.
• Analyze data to drive decisions and plan next steps.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Professional development

K-12 education

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication

Data-driven

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

IXL Learning, a developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking a Professional Learning Lead to manage a small team within Texas. As a Professional Learning Lead, you’ll lead, manage, and motivate a small team of District Partnership Specialists and Professional Learning Specialists. You’ll oversee professional development and district implementations across Texas, ensuring districts receive exceptional, consistent support that drives IXL usage and student growth. In addition to managing a small team, you’ll own a small number of district accounts yourself, working directly with districts to support their implementation and deliver professional development. We are looking for an experienced team lead who has led and developed teams focused on implementation support and professional development for K-12 educators. You must be highly organized, well-spoken, strategic, and eager to lead and develop a collaborative, high-energy team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Stay informed on statewide initiatives impacting K-12 schools and districts within Texas, and ensure IXL implementations and professional development are aligned
• Create and maintain a positive culture that drives performance and outcomes
• Collaborate closely with the sales team to strategize and grow customer relationships in Texas
• Partner with district leaders in Texas to create and implement a professional development plan that supports a successful IXL implementation aligned to their goals
• Travel to support districts, provide professional development, and observe team members—up to 60% possible travel during back-to-school season and up to 40% the remainder of the year
• Regularly observe professional development and provide actionable feedback to your team
• Analyze and use data to drive decision-making and strategize next steps

What We're Looking For

• BA/BS degree
• 2+ years of experience leading a professional development team
• K-12 teaching experience
• An experienced people manager who fosters collaboration, builds a positive team culture, and helps others grow
• 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
• Strong analytical-reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Must live close to a major airport

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.