Chief Innovation Officer; CIO

The Chief Innovation Officer provides district wide leadership for technology, data systems, enrollment and registration, and innovation. This role is responsible for designing, aligning, and optimizing systems that support teaching and learning, operational effectiveness, compliance, and strategic decision-making.

The CIO serves as a key member of the Executive Team, bringing systems thinking, innovation leadership, and cross-functional solutions to advance the district's vision and Journey to 2030 and beyond. This position also leads one of the district's three Big Rocks, with a specific focus on advancing culture.

• Provide strategic oversight of district technology systems, infrastructure, and cybersecurity
• Lead data systems supporting the Student Information System, enrollment, registration, and EMIS reporting
• Ensure data integrity, system reliability, compliance, and effective reporting
• Evaluate, implement, and align systems to improve efficiency, automation, and decision-making

• Oversee enrollment and registration processes to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and positive family experience
• Align enrollment systems with data, technology, and operational workflows

• Lead district wide innovation efforts focused on improving systems, processes, and outcomes
• Translate innovative ideas into practical, scalable solutions
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to support continuous improvement
• Lead, develop, and support a lean, high-performing team across technology, data, enrollment, and innovation
• Build capacity within the team through coaching, development, and shared leadership
• Foster a collaborative and solutions-oriented culture

• Serve as a thought partner on the Executive Team, bringing innovative and systems-oriented perspectives
• Lead and advance the district's Culture Big Rock
• Work closely with the Superintendent to align systems, innovation, and culture with district priorities

• Manage and oversee departmental budgets and resources
• Plan for sustainable system investments and replacement cycles
• Ensure effective stewardship of district resources

• Strong systems thinking and the ability to understand how complex systems interact
• Proven ability to lead people effectively within a lean organizational structure
• Experience designing efficient, automated, and scalable solutions
• Comfort overseeing large budgets and complex initiatives
• An innovation mindset grounded in practicality and implementation
• Strong collaboration skills across instructional, operational, and executive teams
• Flexibility, adaptability, and calm leadership during periods of change

• Demonstrated leadership experience in technology, data, innovation, or systems-based roles
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing people, projects, and budgets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience in K–12 education leadership or public-sector environments
• Experience in K-12 building leadership
• Knowledge of Student Information Systems, EMIS, and enrollment processes
• Background in data governance, enterprise systems, or change management
• Master's degree preferred

Interested individuals should complete the on-line application, those deemed most qualified will be contacted to interview.

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 11:36:56 PM CST.