Professional Learning Specialist, Midwest

Teachers Pay Teachers

. Serve as a product expert, providing educators with implementation strategies tailored to their unique classroom needs .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in educational professional development, with a strong focus on implementing IXL strategies tailored to diverse classroom needs. Possesses exceptional communication and presentation skills to effectively engage educators and facilitate impactful training sessions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

5+ Years Teaching ExperienceEducational Professional DevelopmentExceptional Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

K-12 EducationProfessional Development FacilitationProject ManagementClassroom Instruction Improvement

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsDetail-OrientedTeam CollaborationIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Google AppsZoom

Certifications & Qualifications

BA/BS Degree

Industry Keywords

IXL ImplementationVirtual Professional DevelopmentIn-Person TrainingCustomer Relationship ManagementMidwest Region

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 supporting successful IXL implementation
Travel to facilitate in-person professional development sessions at schools and districts, with up to 60% possible travel during back-to-school season and up to 40% during the remainder of the year
Set up, host, and present at regional IXL Live events
Work closely with the events team to ensure seamless and engaging event experiences
Collaborate with the sales team to support schools piloting IXL
Partner with customer success and sales team members to manage and grow customer relationships
Support educators across grade levels, subjects, and districts in implementing IXL and improving classroom instruction
Facilitate virtual and in-person professional development
Deliver national webinars

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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
Candidates must be located in the Midwest region of the United States, preferably in the Chicago, IL, metro area

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance options
Dental insurance options
Vision insurance options
Disability insurance options
Life insurance options
Matching 401k retirement plan
Paid time off
Sick days
Paid parental leave subject to plan terms and eligibility
Full-time employment
Remote work arrangement