Professional Learning Specialist, Northeastern US

September 26, 2026

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 Northeastern region of the United States. What You'll Be Doing <ul><li>Serve as a product expert, providing educators with implementation strategies tailored to their unique classroom needs </li><li>Partner with school and district leaders to plan and deliver virtual and in-person professional development that supports a successful IXL implementation</li><li>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</li><li>Set up, host, and present at regional IXL Live events, working closely with our events team to ensure a seamless and engaging experience </li><li>Collaborate with the sales team to support schools piloting IXL</li><li>Partner with customer success and sales team members to effectively manage and grow customer relationships </li></ul>What We're Looking For <ul><li>BA/BS degree </li><li>Must have 5+ years teaching experience in a K-12 setting; department- or school-level leadership background a plus</li><li>Educational professional development experience strongly preferred</li><li>Exceptional communication and presentation skills</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills - dynamic, enthusiastic, upbeat individual who connects well with others and has a positive, collaborative attitude</li><li>Organized, methodical, and detail-oriented</li><li>Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently, from start to finish</li><li>Ability to work both independently and as part of a team</li><li>Experience using Google Apps and Zoom </li><li>Must live close to a major airport </li></ul>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: <ul><li>1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com</li><li>Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages</li><li>Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects</li><li>Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources </li></ul>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.

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