Professional Learning Specialist, Philadelphia

IXL Learning
Philadelphia, PA
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward educators with K-12 experience and a passion for professional development, comfortable with facilitating virtual and in-person sessions and traveling to support school districts in the Philadelphia metro area.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with K-12 teaching experience and leadership roles in education
    — “Must have 5+ years teaching experience in a K-12 setting; department- or school-level leadership background a plus”
  • Individuals who thrive in collaborative, high-energy environments and enjoy presenting to educators
    — “be a natural presenter and people person, highly organized, creative, well-spoken, and eager to be part of a collaborative, high-energy team”
  • Professionals who can balance independent work with team collaboration and manage multiple tasks
    — “Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently, from start to finish”

Things to consider

  • The role involves up to 60% travel during back-to-school season, which may affect work-life balance
    — “Travel to facilitate in-person professional development sessions to schools and districts – up to 60% possible travel during back-to-school season”
  • Candidates must reside near a major airport to support travel requirements
    — “Must live close to a major airport”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with virtual and in-person professional development delivery
    — “facilitating virtual and in-person professional development”
  • Showcase leadership experience in educational settings or with curriculum development
    — “department- or school-level leadership background a plus”
  • Demonstrate experience with Google Apps and Zoom in a professional context
    — “Experience using Google Apps and Zoom”
  • Emphasize your ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
    — “Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • support educators in implementing IXL effectively
  • plan and deliver professional development
  • manage and grow customer relationships
Typical background
5+ years teaching experience in a K-12 settingeducational professional development experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Professional Development FacilitationEducational Technology IntegrationVirtual And In-person TrainingCustomer Relationship ManagementProject Management

Preferred

Webinar HostingEvent Coordination

Stack & domain

Google AppsZoomPresentationCommunicationInterpersonalOrganizationTeamworkEducationProfessional DevelopmentK-12

About the role

Original posting from IXL Learning

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. #LI-REMOTE

This is a full-time remote position for candidates located in the Philadelphia metro area. #LI-EM1

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

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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