Implementation Specialist, Philadelphia

IXL Learning
Philadelphia, PA
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward instructional leaders with experience in K-12 education and a passion for EdTech, comfortable with travel and collaborative implementation support.

Best fit for

  • Instructional leaders with a background in K-12 and a passion for EdTech
    — “excited to travel to support districts in Pennsylvania”
  • Candidates who thrive in collaborative, high-energy environments and enjoy strategic planning
    — “collaborate with school and district partners to create and implement a professional development plan”
  • Individuals with a track record in driving consistent, effective use of educational technology
    — “help districts move from adoption to consistent, effective use of IXL that drives student growth”

Things to consider

  • This role requires significant travel, up to 60% during back-to-school season
    — “up to 60% possible travel during back-to-school season”
  • Candidates must reside near a major airport to qualify for the position
    — “Must live close to a major airport”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in leading district-wide implementation strategies
    — “create and implement a professional development plan that supports a successful IXL implementation”
  • Emphasize your ability to deliver engaging live and virtual professional development sessions
    — “Deliver high-quality live and virtual professional development sessions”
  • Showcase your background in K-12 teaching or instructional coaching
    — “5+ years of experience teaching in a K-12 setting”
  • Demonstrate your strategic thinking and data-driven decision-making skills
    — “Analyze and use data to drive decision-making and strategize next steps”
  • Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and a positive, collaborative attitude
    — “Excellent interpersonal skills—dynamic, enthusiastic, upbeat individual who connects well with others”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful IXL implementation in mid-size districts
  • high-quality professional development sessions
Typical background
5+ years of experience teaching in a K-12 setting2+ years of experience providing professional development

Skills & requirements

Required

Professional DevelopmentInstructional CoachingSchool LeadershipEdtech PDData Analysis

Preferred

Presentation SkillsStrategic ThinkingProblem-solving

Stack & domain

Professional DevelopmentInstructional CoachingSchool LeadershipEdtech PDData AnalysisStrategic PlanningCustomer GrowthK-12 TeachingCommunicationPresentationInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationLeadershipTeamworkEducationProfessional LearningDistrict ImplementationTechnologyStudent Growth

About the role

Original posting from IXL Learning

IXL Learning, a developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking an Implementation Specialist to join our Professional Learning team and support mid-size districts in Pennsylvania.

At IXL Learning, professional learning is more than delivering training; it’s about partnering with educators to transform teaching and learning in their classrooms, schools, and districts. As an Implementation Specialist, you will support mid-size districts to ensure a successful IXL implementation. You’ll serve as a reliable partner and IXL expert, sharing practical strategies for using IXL to advance their district initiatives, delivering high-quality professional development, leading data reviews, and supporting strategic planning. Through your work, you’ll help districts move from adoption to consistent, effective use of IXL that drives student growth.  #LI-REMOTE

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly organized, instructional leader who thrives in a collaborative, high-energy environment. The ideal candidate is a polished communicator and engaging presenter with experience in instructional coaching or school leadership, and is excited to travel to support districts in Pennsylvania. #LI-EM1 

This is a full-time remote position for candidates living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Partner with district leaders to provide implementation support to mid-size districts  

Collaborate with school and district partners to create and implement a professional development plan that supports a successful IXL implementation 

Travel regionally to support assigned districts, including facilitating in-person professional development and conducting quarterly visits —up to 60% possible travel during back-to-school season and up to 40% the remainder of the year

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

Partner with the Sales team to effectively manage and grow customer relationships, including supporting districts piloting IXL and other pre-sales opportunities

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

BA/BS degree

5+ years of experience teaching in a K-12 setting; instructional coaching, school leadership, or edtech PD experience strongly preferred  

2+ years of experience providing professional development

Experience supporting district implementations strongly preferred

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

Strategic thinker and problem-solver

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. 

Source: IXL Learning careers

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