Chief Technology Officer

Maine Township High School District 207; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Township High School District 207 is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to drive IT strategy, data analytics, infrastructure, security, and digital innovation across the district. The role focuses on aligning technology with educational goals and providing expert guidance to district leaders.

The CTO will build strong relationships with building leaders, lead committees, and ensure effective use of technology while optimizing shared services and economies of scale.

Qualifications

• 10 years of technology experience with minimum 3 years in a leadership role.
• CTO or equivalent leadership experience preferred.
• Classroom teaching experience preferred but not required.
• CoSN CETL certification preferred.
• Advanced degree in CS, engineering, or business preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop an IT vision and strategy and lead execution with internal and external partners.
• Oversee software system selection, rollout, and support for key district systems.
• Promote ethical, safe, and responsible use of technology including digital citizenship.
• Align technical architecture and investments with district objectives.
• Prepare and forecast IT budgets in coordination with the Chief School Business Official.
• Build relationships with district stakeholders to understand issues and opportunities.
• Lead change management and effective communication within the organization.
• Advance data analytics to support data-informed decisions.

Skills

Technology leadership

Strategic planning

Data analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Advanced degree (CS/Engineering/MBA)

MBA or related advanced degree

Job description

The CTO is accountable for defining and delivering IT strategy and capabilities across the enterprise. This includes data analytics, development and support, infrastructure, security, technical services, and large-scale project development and execution, and the selection and implementation of critical software systems. The selected leader will be responsible for providing oversight and direction to IT and educational leaders on strategy, standards, and opportunities for shared services and economies of scale.

The CTO is a key contributor to the District's strategy and planning process and will be responsible both for IT operations and for technology and digital innovation. The CTO must build strong, productive relationships with all building leaders, acting as a true partner and making IT an educational partner.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10 years of career experience in technology, including a minimum of 3 years in a leadership position.
• Experience in a CTO or equivalent position is preferred but not required.
• Classroom teaching experience is preferred but is not required.
• An advanced degree in a related field, such as computer science, engineering, and/or business (MBA) is preferred.
• CoSN CETL certification is preferred

Strategy:

• Make key contributions to the formulation of the district's educational mission, annual strategic plan,and digital strategies.
• Proactively advise district leadership on emerging technology and digital trends.
• Establish and lead committees that inform and support the effective use of technology.
• Determine capital investment parameters, priorities, and risks for enterprise-wide IT initiatives to maximize investment and efficiency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Make key contributions to the formulation of the district's educational mission, annual strategic plan,and digital strategies.
• Proactively advise district leadership on emerging technology and digital trends.
• Establish and lead committees that inform and support the effective use of technology.
• Determine capital investment parameters, priorities, and risks for enterprise-wide IT initiatives to maximize investment and efficiency.

Leadership:

• Develop an IT vision and strategy, and a roadmap, and lead the IT team and its internal and external partners in effective execution, particularly in software system selection, roll-out and support to ensure successful operation of key systems.
• Lead the development and implementation of policies and practices that promote ethical, safe, and responsible use of technology, including acceptable use, digital citizenship, and systems that educate and support student and staff safety.
• Facilitate change management paired with strong communication within the organization.
• Ensure, on an ongoing basis, that current and planned technical architecture, investments, and solutions are aligned with district objectives.
• Prepare, monitor, and forecast IT operational budgets that meet prevailing objectives and restraints. Similarly, collaborate with the Chief School Business Official to forecast capital expenditure needs for larger infrastructure projects.
• Develop, evaluate, and execute a data analytics program that will allow district leaders to make data-informed decisions.
• Build strong relationships with district and building stakeholder groups and their leaders to develop a detailed understanding of their issues, challenges, and opportunities.
• Implement the most appropriate and effective IT organizational design to support and engage with district stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with educational and technology vendors and professional groups to identify and develop potential partnerships.

Team Development: