IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking a Language Learning Specialist, focused on English for Specific Purposes, to join our Rosetta Stone curriculum development team. The Rosetta Stone immersive language learning platform is trusted by individuals, schools, and global enterprises alike.

In this role, you will use your expertise in adult English language acquisition to craft creative, engaging, and informative online courses designed for intermediate and advanced learners. These courses will be focused on topics relevant to specific industries (e.g., Hospitality, First Responders, Information Technology). Your strong writing skills, creative problem solving, educational insights, and commitment to quality will contribute to expanding our Rosetta Stone for Enterprise program. #LI-FA1

This is a full-time position in our Harrisonburg, VA office. The work schedule for this role is Monday-Friday in the office with the option to work from home one day per week.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Collaborate with curriculum managers, visual designers, and other stakeholders to develop curricula for courses that teach language used in industry-specific settings Design, write, and edit clear and engaging activities that model and practice accurate, communicative English Ensure content meets internal curriculum and style guidelines, as well as appropriate educational standards Collaborate with writing teams, visual designers, and media developers to determine appropriate instructional approaches Develop and manage project plans to coordinate the work of writing and media development teams Use proprietary software tools to implement, review, and publish final content

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in English as a Second Language, Linguistics, Education, or a related field Five years experience in instructional design and curriculum development for adult second language acquisition Excellent writing and editing abilities Native-level fluency in English, plus proficiency in at least one other language Familiarity with common language proficiency standards (CEFR, WIDA, ACTFL, etc.) Ability to quickly learn new guidelines and software Strong critical-thinking, research, and problem-solving skills Can-do attitude with openness to others’ ideas Highly self-motivated and efficient with superb attention to detail

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR APPLICATION

Your resume A cover letter under 600 words that addresses the following questions: What are some challenges in designing and developing self-study online English language learning content for adults? How might your background and skill set help you address those challenges? (Please refrain from using ChatGPT or other AI tools when writing your cover letter. We want to get to know the real you!)

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:

1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources

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.

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