IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking a Language Learning Specialist with a primary focus on Endangered Languages 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 language acquisition and linguistics to craft creative, engaging, and informative online courses designed for learners of Native American and other languages. Your strong writing skills, creative problem solving, educational insights, and commitment to quality will support our ongoing projects, including those in which we collaborate with clients to create customized programs that support their language learning, preservation, and revitalization goals.

This is a full-time position in our Harrisonburg, VA area 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 subject matter experts, visual designers, and media developers to create instructional content
Design, write, and edit clear and engaging interactive instructional content that models and practices accurate language usage
Ensure content meets internal curriculum and style guidelines, as well as appropriate educational standards
Develop and manage project plans to coordinate the work of subject matter experts, curriculum development, and media development teams
Ensure project milestones are achieved within set deadlines
Use proprietary software tools to implement, review, and publish final content

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Second Language Acquisition, Linguistics, Education, or a related field
Five years' experience in instructional design or curriculum development for language acquisition
Experience learning or researching a Native American or endangered language
Excellent writing and editing abilities
Native-level fluency in English, plus proficiency in at least one other language
Experience facilitating intercultural communication and problem-solving
Ability to adapt quickly to evolving technology and conditions
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
Ability to travel periodically for on-site work with clients

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 successful online language learning content for languages that have few native speakers and minimal documentation? 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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