Chief Technology Officer

Job Title: Chief Technology Officer Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Reports to: Superintendent of Schools Pay Grade: Admin 8 (226 Days)
Dept./School: Information Technology / Technology Dept.
Date Revised: October 8, 2026

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) serves as the district's executive technology leader, responsible for the overall management, vision, strategic planning, and operational execution of information technology systems, digital learning infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data management district wide. The CTO aligns all technology, information systems, and technical infrastructure with district wide educational, administrative, and strategic goals, ensuring safe, continuous, and equitable access for all students, teachers, administrators, and staff.

Education / Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Educational Technology, or related field preferred.
• Industry Certifications preferred.

• Advanced knowledge of computer network architecture, enterprise hardware, systems development, and cloud software applications.
• Proven ability to manage multi-million dollar technology budgets, direct strategic personnel, and coordinate district wide executive functions.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, risk mitigation, database security, data privacy statutes (FERPA, COPPA), and disaster recovery.
• Expertise in student information systems, PEIMS data reporting requirements, and educational administrative software.
• Exceptional organizational, executive leadership, public presentation, inter-departmental collaboration, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex data systems, implement policy and procedure, and execute continuous program evaluation.

• Five (5) or more years of progressive executive experience in the supervision, management, and strategic operation of an information systems and technology department for a large school district or organization.

• Serve as an active member of the Superintendent's Executive Cabinet to drive district wide strategic planning and align technology vision with academic and operational priorities.
• Analyze complex business and educational needs presented by campuses and administrative departments; develop, advocate, and implement strategic technical solutions at the executive cabinet level.
• Manage, direct, and assign strategic priorities and personnel to major district wide technology initiatives to ensure attainment of district strategic goals and board objectives.
• Establish and enforce district standards and specifications for computer hardware, software applications, network infrastructure, and enterprise systems.
• Devise, implement, and maintain internal control systems, automated backup procedures, proper software licensing, system upgrades, and comprehensive disaster recovery plans to ensure database security, network access control, and information integrity.
• Oversee the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of all computer hardware, telecommunications, and software throughout all district facilities.
• Coordinate and optimize support between the Regional Education Service Center (ESC), third-party vendors, and district staff, including system programming, enterprise application support, and technical service delivery.
• Lead the continuous evaluation of information and technology services, implementing data-driven operational enhancements based on structured findings.

• Provide executive leadership and oversight for district wide endpoint operational strategies, governing the full physical and digital lifecycle of all student, teacher, administrator, classroom, office, and shared work area devices (Chromebooks, Windows, macOS, tablets, and peripherals).
• Direct the district's 1-to-1 Chromebook program, establishing standardized processes for device selection, receiving, inventory control, summer readiness, campus assignment integrity, damage reduction, repair workflows, and warranty management.
• Develop, maintain, and execute rolling multi-year hardware refresh roadmaps and funding forecasts for student devices, staff computers, computer labs, and office workstations to prevent technology obsolescence.
• Direct the strategic deployment, operational readiness, maintenance, and troubleshooting of district audiovisual (AV) technologies across classrooms,…