Chief Information Officer
SALARY DETAILS
APPLICATION FILING DATES
March 17, 2026 - April 19, 2026
INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD
We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.
LAUSD EMPLOYEES: Please be advised that all LAUSD employees must sign in to the GlobalProtect Virtual Private Network (VPN) in order to submit an application from an external network outside of an LAUSD location. For assistance with installing the GlobalProtect Virtual Private Network, please contact Information Technology Services at (213) 443-1300 or (213) 241-5200 or via their page at http://www.lausd.org/helpdesk.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
The Los Angeles Unified School District is seeking a visionary, strategic, and collaborative Chief Information Officer to lead the District’s information and technology services in support of instructional excellence, operational efficiency, and student success.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of organizational and management principles, systems analysis, budgeting, and supervision, with demonstrated expertise in information and data management systems. They will have a strong understanding of contract law, public purchasing, research methodologies, and cost analysis, as well as principles of public relations, collective bargaining law, labor agreements, and merit-system personnel administration.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to recognize emerging trends and future avenues in information services and conceptualize innovative strategies and solutions to meet evolving District needs. They will be skilled in analyzing current and potential challenges, developing and evaluating solutions, and implementing operational improvements through subordinate managers to achieve organizational objectives.
The ideal CIO will be adept at identifying and leveraging internal and external resources to maximize business efficiency and will communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral formats. They will be an effective leader and facilitator, capable of conducting meetings using consensus-building techniques and delivering persuasive, data-driven presentations to diverse stakeholders, including executive leadership, labor partners, and the Board of Education.
This position requires a forward-thinking leader committed to equity, innovation, and service excellence, with the ability to guide a large, complex public education organization through digital transformation and continuous improvement.
Important Note: Incumbents hired for this job must report to work on-site 5 days a week.
BENEFITS
Insurance: We offer a choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for you and your family.
Retirement: Employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
Vacation: 24 days of paid vacation each year.
Paid Holidays: 13 paid days off each year.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The individual selected for this position will become an integral part of LAUSD’s executive team and will direct the District’s information services function. Specific responsibilities include:
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Providing strategic leadership in anticipating and developing appropriate and innovative responses to future needs and challenges regarding the District's information technology program.
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Providing assistance to the Deputy Superintendent of Instruction and staff in meeting their information needs.
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Working closely with the Board of Education, Superintendent, Deputy Superintendents, and field personnel to understand their information needs and develop strategies to meet those needs.
- Planning, directing, and managing the activities of the information technology function through subordinate executives, administrators, and managers.
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Leading the Project Management Office (PMO) that establishes project management practices, processes, fundamentals, and IT program executive governance.
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Developing and updating the District's Information Technology Blueprint providing a framework for application development, standardization, prioritization of projects, purchasing guidelines, and the use of technology in the classrooms and offices.
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Developing and managing the annual operating and capital information service budgets and reviews continuously for cost cutting and avoidance opportunities.
- Providing District-wide direction in the development and enforcement of Information Technology policies, standards, practices, and security measures.
Please Note: This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities of this position. For a comprehensive list of duties performed, please refer to the class description via our website: https://bit.ly/4cNl20W
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (Pending PC Approval)
EDUCATION:
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree. A master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or other related field is highly preferable.
EXPERIENCE:
Eight years of executive or management experience that included responsibility for the design and/or operation of a large, complex information technology division in the private and/or public sector.
SPECIAL:
A valid Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification is preferable.
A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle.
SPECIAL NOTES:
An employee in this class is subject to the reporting requirements of the District’s Conflict of Interest Code.
PLEASE NOTE: All entrance requirements must be met by the end of the filing period in order to move forward with the selection process. To verify the education requirement, transcripts, diplomas, and/or certifications must be presented at the time applications are screened. As such, please be sure to upload it as an attachment to your candidate profile. Candidates who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Please be sure to request a DETAILED report. For a list of approved evaluation organizations, visit: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/commission-approved-foreign-transcript-evaluating-agencies
APPLICATION PROCESS
If you believe that you have what it takes to be successful and thrive in this position, we would like to know more about you. Interested applicants, please apply through our online application system. Once you have logged into our application system, attach and submit your resume.
VERY IMPORTANT:
Your resume is a CRITICAL component in our application process, as it will become part of the next step in our process. Please ensure that your resume clearly indicates the extent of your professional experience and expertise as it relates to this position by describing in detail your experience, education, and training that most closely relate to the role of Chief Information Officer.
Additionally, you should indicate how your background and your skill set match that described for our successful candidate, as only those candidates who most closely match our description of a successful candidate will be invited to move forward in this selection process.
Once you submit your application, you should receive an email message confirming that you successfully submitted your application. If you DO NOT receive this message on the same day you apply, it is likely that you did not submit your application. If you have any questions please contact Nga Nguyen at n.nguyen@lausd.net.
DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION?
Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net
To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: https://careers.lausd.org/pc. The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.
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ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION
As this is a Senior Management recruitment, successful candidates are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list in alphabetic name order. Hiring departments may make job offers to anyone on the Eligibility List. Eligibility Lists are typically active for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this selection process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.
The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.
The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685.
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