Chief Information Officer

Location:

EAC (Education and Administration Center)

Recruiting Start Date:

01/10/2025

Estimated Start Date:

08/01/2025

Provides leadership, strategic direction, and oversight for the district's shared information systems, ensuring seamless integration and coordination across all technology functions. This role encompasses institution-wide strategic planning, IT budgeting, and the development of policies to align technology initiatives with the district's goals. The CIO also leads the implementation and ongoing enhancement of robust cybersecurity measures to protect district data and systems against emerging threats. Serving as the senior spokesperson on administrative, academic, and student support information systems, the CIO represents the district in matters of technology strategy and innovation. Additionally, the CIO drives the planning and development of information systems to support district growth, enhance operational efficiency, and advance educational outcomes.

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards

• Analyzes departmental expenditures and implements cost-effective solutions to maximize value

• Collaborates with district leadership to identify, prioritize, and execute IT initiatives that support academic and operational objectives

• Collaborates with educators, administrators, and external partners to support instructional technology and innovative teaching practices

• Designs and maintains the IT organizational structure, ensuring appropriate staffing and resources to achieve district goals

• Develops and implements a district-wide IT vision and strategy aligned with the district's strategic plan

• Develops and implements robust cybersecurity, data security and privacy protocols to protect student, staff, and district information

• Directs and supervises IT staff, providing mentorship and professional development opportunities

• Ensures IT systems and practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as district policies

• Establishes and maintains IT policies, benchmarks, and procedures to meet industry standards and ensure continuous improvement

• Fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the IT department.

• Leads the development and management of the District's IT budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with strategic priorities

• Maintains professional relationships with other school districts, research organizations, and technology vendors to stay informed of emerging trends and best practices

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Capable of training others in procedures and equipment use while supervising and directing staff effectively

• Committed to ongoing training and development as required

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to student education and an understanding of how technology supports learning

• Detail-oriented

• Displays integrity, compassion, flexibility, creativity, attention to detail

• Effectively communicates in English, both verbally and in writing; interacts courteously with the public and maintains confidentiality

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with diverse individuals, including supervisors, staff, students, parents, and community stakeholders

• Exhibits excellent collaborative, cooperative, and problem-solving skills, with proven experience in handling challenging situations and improving programs and processes

• Manages multiple demands, sets clear priorities, and works independently without direct supervision

• Proven successful supervisory experience

• Skilled in using various software systems and office productivity applications, with considerable knowledge of computer equipment, diagnostics, and troubleshooting

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, data privacy laws and their implications

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.

Physical Demands: The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands, if listed, are considered essential functions.

• Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties

• Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices

• Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils

Cognitive Functions: The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.

• Bachelor's (Baccalaureate) degree (e.g., B.A., A.B., B.S.) (preferably in Management Information Systems or Computer Science)

• Master’s degree (e.g., M.A., M.S., M.Eng., M.Ed., M.S.W, M.B.A., M.L.S.) (preferably Computer and Information Science) or CETL certification and 10 years experience in related field

• 5+ Years of Experience Directly Related to Management of Information Technologies

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ Years of Experience Directly Related to Management of Information Technologies

• 5+ Years of Supervisory Experience

• 5+ Years of Management Experience

Salary Placement: Based on job relevant experience only

Timeline:

Posting Date: Friday, January 10

Closing Date: Monday, February 24 at Noon

Preliminary Interviews: Friday, February 28

Final Interviews: Wednesday, March 12

Compensation Range:

$158,000-$168,000

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hours per Day:

8.0 hour(s) per day

Number of Days per Year:

226 days

Full-time - Regular

For more information on our benefits, please visit Employee Benefits | Academy District 20 (asd20.org).

FLSA Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

jinger.haberer@asd20.org