District Partnership Specialist, Little Rock

<p>IXL Learning, a developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking a District Partnership Specialist to join our Professional Learning team and support districts in Arkansas.<span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>At IXL, we seek to help districts transform teaching and learning through best-in-class technology and services. As a District Partnership Specialist, you’ll serve as a trusted consultant, guiding school districts in Arkansas through every stage of their implementation. You’ll ensure each district has a clear plan for using IXL tailored to their district goals and initiatives. In addition to delivering professional development, you’ll meet regularly with district and school leaders to monitor progress, analyze data, and plan next steps. You’ll work closely with internal teams to identify opportunities to expand district partnerships and share insights that help shape our products and services.&nbsp;</p> <p>We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly organized, and strategic educational leader with school or district leadership experience who thrives in a collaborative, high-energy environment. The ideal candidate is a polished communicator and engaging presenter who is energized by being in schools and classrooms, building relationships, and supporting educators in the field. <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">#LI-REMOTE</span></p> <p><strong>This is a full-time remote position for candidates living in Little Rock, Arkansas.&nbsp;</strong></p> <h4>WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING</h4> <ul> <li>Serve as an IXL implementation expert, supporting large, complex districts with their IXL implementation</li> <li>Partner with district leaders in Arkansas to create and implement a professional development plan that supports a successful IXL implementation aligned to their goals and initiatives&nbsp;</li> <li>Build relationships with key stakeholders across districts, including district leaders, principals, and teachers, to ensure a consistent implementation</li> <li>Travel within Arkansas to deliver professional development, meet with district and school leaders, visit classrooms, and provide other hands-on implementation support— 40% - 60% travel</li> <li>Partner with the Sales team to effectively manage and grow customer relationships, including supporting districts piloting IXL and other pre-sales opportunities&nbsp;</li> <li>Deliver high-quality live and virtual professional development sessions to drive engagement and usage of IXL</li> <li>Analyze and use data to drive decision-making and strategize next steps</li> </ul> <h4>WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR</h4> <ul> <li>BA/BS degree</li> <li>Experience as a K-12 educator, with 5+ years of experience delivering professional development in K-12 settings</li> <li>MUST either have experience as a school or district administrator OR have extensive experience delivering PD to these audiences</li> <li>Experience leading a district or school instructional initiative or curriculum adoption</li> <li>An analytical, strategic thinker who can interpret data and develop effective plans that drive implementation</li> <li>Exceptional presentation skills; comfortable presenting to teachers and administrators&nbsp;</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; ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently, from start to finish</li> <li>Self-starter and quick learner with a passion for improving education through technology</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><h4>ABOUT IXL LEARNING</h4> <p>IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:</p> <ul> <li>1 in 4 students in the United States uses <a href="https://www.ixl.com/" target="_blank">IXL.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.rosettastone.com/" target="_blank">Rosetta Stone</a> provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages</li> <li><a href="https://www.wyzant.com/" target="_blank">Wyzant</a> is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects</li> <li><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/" target="_blank">Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT)</a> is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources</li> </ul> <p>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.</p> <blockquote> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em>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.&nbsp;</em></span></p> </blockquote></div>