Professional Learning Specialist, Midwest (Chicago)

IXL Learning; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Professional Learning Specialist to join their dynamic team. This full-time remote position focuses on delivering engaging professional development sessions that help educators effectively implement educational software in classrooms. The role requires a passionate individual with a strong teaching background and exceptional communication skills. As part of a collaborative team, you will inspire educators and help them achieve their instructional goals. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are dedicated to improving education through technology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience teaching in a K-12 setting.
• Experience in educational professional development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional development sessions to drive engagement with IXL.
• Organize and coordinate sessions for assigned customers.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Familiarity with Web-based Technologies

Project Management

Education

BA/BS Degree

Tools

Google Apps

Zoom

Job description

Professional Learning Specialist, Midwest (Chicago)

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IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking an enthusiastic individual who has a passion for integrating technology and best practice instruction into schools and classroom to help all students reach their full potential.

As Professional Learning Specialist, you will serve as a beacon of insight and creativity into how our customers can best use our world-class educational software, combined with best practice instructional strategies, to achieve instructional goals.

You will work as part of the Professional Learning Group to deliver high quality live webinars, virtual and on-site professional development sessions, and live events that highlight product implementation and inspire product usage.

You must be a natural presenter and people person, highly organized, creative, well-spoken, and have a desire 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

• Deliver high quality live and recorded professional development sessions to customers to drive engagement with and usage of IXL
• Travel regionally to deliver high quality professional development sessions to schools and districts, and to lead live events – 30-50% possible travel
• Organize and coordinate professional development sessions for assigned customers
• Help customers achieve educational objectives by creating learning experiences that align with school initiatives, goals, and desired outcomes
• 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 4+ years experience teaching in a K-12 setting; department- or school-level leadership background a plus
• High school teaching experience required
• Educational professional development experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with web-based technologies to support instruction
• 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
• Self-starter and quick learner with a passion for improving education through technology
• 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 $65,000 to $85,000 + 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  E-Learning Providers

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