Professional Learning Specialist, New York City Metro Area
About The Position
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 New York City Metro area, with a strong preference for those located in Northern New Jersey or Long Island.
Requirements
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
