Chief Innovation Officer

Chief Innovation Officer

Lufkin, Texas. Open in Google Maps.

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Job : 5706845

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 12, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $121,910 to $171,852 Per Year

Job Categories: Administration >
Assistant/Deputy Superintendent/Chief

Job Title: CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER (CIO)

Reports to: Deputy Superintendent

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: Professional Grade 10, 221 days

LISD is committed to implementing evidence-based, innovative school and program models to ensure all students have access to learning environments that meet their needs. The Chief Innovation Officer is the District's research and design leader, responsible for identifying and scaling creative ideas that work throughout the district, in partnership with our community. In addition, the Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) is responsible for setting the vision, direction, and strategic plan for Innovative Model Schools and serving as the point‑person for Innovation Initiatives throughout the District.

The CIO leads innovation school principals, identified innovation teams, and communities through the unique phases of start‑up and expansion of schools and programs, while providing instructional management and communications support to an identified portfolio of innovation schools. Quality school leadership is one of the leading factors determining student achievement. In addition to the overall vision‑setting and strategic planning for the Innovative Schools model, the CIO will focus on supporting principals' growth as instructional leaders through direct management and coaching in these unique schools.

The CIO is responsible for helping to recruit, select and assign principals for the Innovation Model Schools; supporting differentiated professional growth and resource sharing within the network and across the District; and building the leadership capacity of the District. Additionally, this person must be able to collect, analyze and use multiple sources of data, including research related to the design and implementation of new school models, to guide continuous improvement of schools.

As a new member of the Texas Education Agency's System of Great Schools (SGS), the district is focused on improving school options, campus performance, and community engagement. The Chief Innovation Officer plays a critical role in leading these efforts by developing and implementing innovative strategies to enhance student outcomes and drive continuous improvement. This position also supports school redesign, partners with stakeholders, and ensures alignment with the district's vision for excellence and equity.

Education/Certification

• Master's degree in educational administration
• Texas Mid‑management or other appropriate Texas Principal certificate
• Texas Teacher Evaluation Support System (TTESS), preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to problem‑solve, think critically and manage conflicts
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Ability to collect, analyze and use multiple sources of data
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Strong interest driving improvement in student achievement
• Work collaboratively to build consensus while also delivering exceptional results
• Inspire, manage and collaborate with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Be flexible, resilient and adaptable to changing priorities

Experience

• Five (5) years successful experience as a principal or campus/district‑level administrative leader
• Experience working collaboratively across key departments of a school district
• Central office experience supervising principals, preferred
• Experience in research related to the design and implementation of new school models
• Experience working with both elementary and secondary level schools and programs

District Climate

• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the District's innovative programs in support of the…