Professional Learning Specialist, Midwest (Chicago)

IXL Learning; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k matching

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Job summary

IXL Learning is seeking a Professional Learning Specialist to help educators implement IXL via virtual and in-person professional development, national webinars, and IXL Live events. This full-time remote role serves the Midwest, preferably Chicago-area, with travel up to 60% during back-to-school season and up to 40% the rest of the year.

The ideal candidate has a BA/BS, 5+ years of K-12 teaching experience, strong presentation and communication skills, and the ability to work independently and

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required
• 5+ years teaching in K-12 setting
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects

Responsibilities

• Serve as a product expert, providing educators with implementation strategies
• Plan and deliver virtual and in-person professional development
• Travel to facilitate in-person sessions up to 60% during back-to-school season
• Host regional IXL Live events with the events team
• Collaborate with sales to support schools piloting IXL
• Partner with customer success and sales to manage and grow relationships

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Google Apps

Zoom

Job description

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking a Professional Learning Specialist passionate about integrating technology and research-based instructional best practices to help all students achieve. In this role, you will support educators in implementing IXL effectively by facilitating virtual and in-person professional development, delivering national webinars, and hosting IXL Live events. You will work with educators across grade levels, subjects, and districts to strengthen their IXL implementation and improve classroom instruction. You must be a natural presenter and people person, highly organized, creative, well-spoken, and eager to be part of a collaborative, high-energy team.

This is a full-time remote position for candidates located in the Midwest region of the United States, preferably in the Chicago, IL, metro area.

What You\'ll Be Doing

• Serve as a product expert, providing educators with implementation strategies tailored to their unique classroom needs
• Partner with school and district leaders to plan and deliver virtual and in-person professional development that supports a successful IXL implementation
• Travel to facilitate in-person professional development sessions to schools and districts – up to 60% possible travel during back-to-school season and up to 40% the remainder of the year
• Set up, host, and present at regional IXL Live events, working closely with our events team to ensure a seamless and engaging experience
• Collaborate with the sales team to support schools piloting IXL
• Partner with customer success and sales team members to effectively manage and grow customer relationships

What We're Looking For

• BA/BS degree
• Must have 5+ years teaching experience in a K-12 setting; department- or school-level leadership background a plus
• Educational professional development experience strongly preferred
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• 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
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Experience using Google Apps and Zoom
• Must live close to a major airport

The base salary range for this full-time position is $72,000 to $85,000 + 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 salaries for the position. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance options, matching 401k retirement plan, paid time off and sick days, paid parental leave subject to plan terms and eligibility.

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.