2025-26 Chief Information Officer

Chief Information Officer

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in mathematics, business administration, computer sciences or in a related field. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in mathematics, business administration, computer sciences or in a related field and at least ten (10) years of increasingly responsible experience in a leadership position related to technology and information systems services may be substituted for the mast’s degree requirement.
• Satisfactory service in corresponding or related positions, or have previously demonstrated at least eight (8) years of successful supervisory experience related to the administrative position.
• Three (3) years’ experience in Chief Information Officer (or similar) position.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. 
• Professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information. 
• Ability to organize, prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail. 
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate or acceptable.

REPORTS TO:                                                                     Assistant Superintendent, Operations

JOB GOAL:                                                                          To use communication and interpersonal talents to engage internal and external communities of North Kansas City Schools in support of the district’s educational goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Provides districtwide vision and leadership for developing and implementing technology initiatives that support District’s goals, with an emphasis on integration of technology-based teaching and learning in all classrooms.
• Coordinates development, refinement, and execution of the learning organization’s strategic plan to involve all stakeholders and governance committees in information technology (IT) planning and monitoring.
• Collaborates with the Superintendent of Schools and Executive Cabinet to make informed IT decisions.
• Leads IT initiatives, collaborating across departments and functional areas that support adoption and implementation of technology in all aspects of school business processes, including those that improve teaching and learning and promote 21st century skills.
• Provides leadership and direction for the maintenance and support services for client computing technologies, enterprise software, peripherals, and professional learning design and creation.
• Provides technical assistance to program managers and field-based team leaders on current and emerging information technology initiatives.
• Ensures that the design, development, and implementation of enterprise applications and infrastructure systems support the needs of teaching, learning, and operational efficiency.
• Provides strategic and tactical planning, development, evaluation, and coordination of the information and technology systems for the District, ensuring support of the District’s goals and objectives.
• Creates and supports cross-functional teams for needs assessment, planning, decision-making, technology support, professional learning, and other aspects of the learning organization’s technology program.
• Manages and monitors the learning organization’s data governance and management program.
• Reviews and monitors adherence to consistent, state-of-the-art technical architecture and IT standards for all products, services, and data systems.
• Oversees and coordinates all IT functions and closely monitor system access and data, network, and cyber security.
• Develops and enforces policies and procedures to ensure the protection of IT assets and the integrity, security, and privacy of data entrusted to or maintained by the District.
• Implements the current District Technology Plan and coordinates ongoing revisions to ensure that technology is leveraged to enhance teaching, advance learning, and increase the effectiveness of business systems.
• Develops and oversees a fixed asset and human resources program for keeping all IT resources current and state-of-the-art.
• Builds awareness among employees of available resources and the role of technology in the instructional process.
• Develops and implements an accountability system for measuring the success of the goals outlined in the District Technology Plan.
• Develops District IT policies and procedures and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Directs, manages, and provides oversight of the operations of the District’s Technology and Information Systems Services Division (TISS).
• Directs, manages, and provides oversight to ensure District standards and the cost-effective utilization of technology and information systems resources are met and maintained.
• Establishes guidelines and programs for effective IT management throughout the District.
• Provides leadership in the selection, design, implementation, integration, and ongoing support for all information systems throughout the District.
• Provides leadership in the use of technology to improve student learning, through decisions regarding equipment, infrastructure, application, and software at all levels, in support of the District Technology Plan. Implements a system of continuous review and improvement of processes and procedures throughout the division.
• Serves as a District representative and assumes responsibility at local, state, and national meetings, governmental hearings, and events pertaining to areas within the division.
• Provides exceptional customer service in support of student achievement throughout the division.
• Oversees the development and administration of the annual budget for the division.
• Provides vision, leadership, and direction to all employees within the division.
• Supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned staff.
• Performs other duties related to the position, as assigned.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:                                                     The individual who holds this position is regularly required to walk, hear and speak and must have close moderate and distance vision ability. This individual must be able to travel between district facilities. The position requires a moderate amount of travel and physical activity.

CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:                         The work environment is consistent with typical office/school environment.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:                                           Salary and work calendar to be established by the Board Of Education.  Benefits according to Board policies. 

FLSA:                                                                                     Exempt

RETIREMENT:                                                                    Public Education Employee Retirement Systems (PSRS)

CLEARANCES:                                                                    Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

EVALUATION:                                                                    Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluations utilizing the Performance Based Administrator Evaluation process.