Duties

The Chief Information Officer provides strategic leadership for all technology operations, data systems, and digital infrastructure across the district. This role shapes how technology supports teaching, learning, and district operations—from network security and enterprise systems to data governance and analytics. The CIO leads a team responsible for maintaining reliable, secure systems while building the data infrastructure needed to inform decisions at every level of the organization.

KEY COMPETENCIES

1. Strategic thinking: Ability to connect technology decisions to educational outcomes and organizational goals
2. Data fluency: Comfortable working with complex datasets, APIs, and analytics platforms; ability to translate data into actionable insights
3. Problem-solving: Diagnoses root causes quickly and develops practical, scalable solutions
4. Collaboration: Builds trust across departments and works effectively with educators, administrators, and board members
5. Change management: Leads technology initiatives with attention to training, communication, and user adoption
6. Fiscal responsibility: Makes cost-effective decisions that balance innovation with sustainability

Qualifications

1. Degree in Education, Computer Science or a Technology-related field.
2. Master’s degree preferred
3. At least five years of management experience in education or related business. Experience in high-achieving school districts with complex data needs preferred
4. Deep knowledge of data systems, integrations, and analytics platforms
5. Proven experience managing enterprise applications (SIS, ERP, LMS)
6. Strong understanding of network infrastructure, cloud services, and cybersecurity
7. Demonstrated success leading technical teams and managing budgets over $2M
8. Knowledge of data privacy laws and compliance requirements in education
9. Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences

Additional Notes

Calendar Work Days:  12 months/260 days           
Supervisor: Superintendent
Supervises:  Information Management Supervisor, Technology Services Supervisors, Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, Director of Data and Analytics, and all related IT staff.     
Status: Exempt - Administration 
Salary: $170,000- $200,000
Comprehensive benefit package – 125 Cafeteria plan - including but not limited to health, dental, and vision insurance
Group term life/ADD insurance
Employee Assistance Program 
Paid leave

How to Apply

Complete an application here: Job Openings

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/d86/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administration+Admin

School District

https://www.hinsdale86.org/

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card