Professional Learning Specialist, Midwest (Chicago)

TL;DR

Professional Learning Specialist (EdTech): Support educators in implementing IXL personalized learning products by facilitating virtual and in-person professional development, webinars, and events with an accent on tailored implementation strategies and classroom instruction improvement. Focus on partnering with school leaders, hosting regional events, and collaborating with sales and customer success teams.

Location: Full-time remote for candidates located in Midwest region of the United States, preferably Chicago, IL metro area; up to 60% travel during back-to-school, 40% otherwise; must live close to a major airport.

Salary: $72,000–$82,000 + benefits

Company

Largest US EdTech company reaching millions via products like IXL.com, Rosetta Stone, Wyzant, and Teachers Pay Teachers.

What you will do

• Serve as product expert, providing tailored implementation strategies to educators
• Plan and deliver virtual/in-person professional development with school/district leaders
• Travel to facilitate in-person sessions (up to 60% back-to-school, 40% rest of year)
• Host and present at regional IXL Live events with events team
• Collaborate with sales on pilots and customer success on relationships

Requirements

• BA/BS degree
• 5+ years K-12 teaching experience; leadership background a plus
• Educational professional development experience strongly preferred
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, organized, detail-oriented
• Experience with Google Apps and Zoom
• Must live close to major airport; Midwest US location required

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, high-energy team environment valuing kindness, respect, passion
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance
• Matching 401k, paid time off, sick days, parental leave
• Diversity and inclusion focused, equal opportunity employer