Chief Technology Officer

Leyden High School; Leyden Township (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Leyden High School District 212 in Franklin Park, Illinois seeks a collaborative Chief Technology Officer to lead technology services that support teaching, learning, and district operations at East and West Leyden High Schools. The role covers strategic planning, instructional technology, infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise systems, budgeting, and overall Technology Department leadership.

A transition period with the current Director runs from July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028 before

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; IL Professional Educator License may be required.
• Master's degree and administrative endorsement preferred.
• At least five years of technology leadership experience in K-12.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology services supporting teaching, learning, and district operations.
• Oversee strategic planning, instructional technology, infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise systems, and budgeting.
• Provide leadership of the Technology Department and guide the district's technology roadmap.
• Coordinate a transition period with the current Director from July 1, 2027 to June 30, 2028.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Cybersecurity

Budgeting

Enterprise systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

• Date Posted:
  11/2/2026
  


• Location:
  Leyden High School District 212
  


• Date Available:
  07/01/2027
  


• Closing Date:
  11/13/2026
  

Chief Technology Officer

Leyden High School District 212 | Franklin Park, Illinois

Start Date: July 1, 2027

Leyden High School District 212 seeks a collaborative, forward-thinking Chief Technology Officer to lead technology services supporting teaching, learning, and district operations at East and West Leyden High Schools. Responsibilities include strategic planning, instructional technology, infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise systems, budgeting, and leadership of the Technology Department.

This position offers a full year of transition alongside our current Director of Technology, Bryan Weinert. The selected candidate will work with and shadow Bryan from July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028 before assuming full departmental leadership on July 1, 2028.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in education, computer science, information systems, or a related field and/or a valid Illinois Professional Educator License. A master's degree, administrative endorsement, and at least five years of progressively responsible technology leadership experience in K through 12 education are preferred.

Compensation: $140,000 to $200,000, commensurate with experience; 12-month administrative position.

Anticipated Search Timeline

• Posting period: November 2 to 13, 2026


• First-round interviews: November 18 and 19, 2026


• Second-round interviews: December 2, 2026


• Board of Education approval: December 17, 2026