IXL Learning, a leading edtech company with products used by 15 million students worldwide, is seeking an enthusiastic individual who has a passion for integrating technology and best practice instruction into schools and classrooms to help all students reach their full potential. #LI-DE1
As a Professional Learning Specialist, you will serve as a beacon of insight and creativity into how our customers can best use our world-class educational software, combined with best practice instructional strategies, to achieve instructional goals. #li-remote
You will work as part of the Professional Learning Group to deliver high quality live webinars, virtual and on-site professional development sessions that highlight product implementation and inspire product usage.
You must be a natural presenter and people person, highly organised, creative, well-spoken, and have a desire to be part of a collaborative, high-energy team.
This is a full time remote position for candidates located in Sydney, Australia only.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Deliver high quality live and recorded professional development sessions to customers to drive engagement with and usage of IXL
- Travel to deliver high quality professional development sessions to schools and districts in Australia - 30-50% possible travel
- Help customers achieve educational objectives by creating learning experiences that align with school initiatives, goals, and desired outcomes
- Partner with Customer Success and Sales team members to effectively manage and grow customer relationships
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor's degree
- Must have 4+ years experience teaching in a Primary, Secondary or Senior Secondary school setting; department- or school-level leadership background a plus
- Educational professional development experience a plus
- Familiarity with web-based technologies to support instruction
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills - dynamic, enthusiastic, upbeat individual who connects well with others and has a positive, collaborative attitude
- Organised, methodical, and detail-oriented
- Ability to prioritise and effectively manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently, from start to finish
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Self-starter and quick learner with a passion for improving education through technology
- Experience using Google Apps and Zoom
- Must live close to a major airport