Professional Learning Manager, Texas

IXL Learning•Texas, TX

5d•Remote

About The Position

IXL Learning is seeking a Professional Learning Manager to lead and manage the Texas regional team within the Professional Learning Group. This role involves leading, managing, and motivating a team of District Partnership Specialists and Professional Learning Specialists. The manager will set the vision and direction for the region, ensuring districts receive exceptional professional development and implementation support to drive IXL usage and student growth. Collaboration with Sales and Marketing is key to expanding IXL's footprint in Texas and increasing its impact on student learning. The ideal candidate is an experienced manager with a background in leading teams focused on implementation and professional development for K-12 educators, possessing strong organizational, communication, and strategic skills, with a passion for leading and developing a collaborative team.

Requirements

BA/BS degree
5+ years of experience managing professional development teams
K-12 teaching experience with a strong knowledge of K-12 education in Texas
Experienced people manager who fosters collaboration both within and across teams
Exceptional presenter with a deep understanding of professional learning best practices
Adaptable and comfortable managing ambiguity and shifting priorities
Creative thinker and problem-solver
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
Must live close to a major airport

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and motivate a regional team of District Partnership Specialists and Professional Learning Specialists.
Set the vision and direction for the region to ensure districts receive exceptional professional development and implementation support.
Drive IXL usage and student growth through effective professional development and implementation support.
Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to expand IXL's footprint in Texas.
Bring creativity and innovation to district support strategies, developing new approaches to strengthen implementations and expand impact.
Collaborate with the sales team to strategize and grow customer relationships within the region.
Partner with marketing on planning and executing regional professional learning events, including state-specific webinars and IXL Live events.
Stay informed on statewide initiatives impacting K-12 schools and districts in Texas, ensuring IXL implementations and professional development are aligned.
Travel to support districts, provide professional development, and observe team members (up to 60% during back-to-school season, up to 40% remainder of the year).
Build a strong culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
Use data to identify trends and drive decision-making.