| Location | Lakewood, CA |
| Salary | $207,438.40–$243,609.60 Per Year |
Chief Technology Officer
Salary
$207,438.40 - $243,609.60 Annually
Location
Within the boundaries of the Long Beach Unified School District, CA
Job Type
Full-Time, 12 months
Job Number
27-5309
Department
Information Services
Opening Date
09/03/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Job Summary
Application Process
This recruitment is open on a continuous basis until filled. Qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply immediately, as applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Required Application Materials
To be considered for this position, please attach the following to your application:
Resume: Must include employment dates (month and year), staff size, and budget oversight for each role.
Letter of Interest: Detailing your interest in the position and summarizing your relevant technical leadership experience.
Position Summary
The Long Beach Unified School District is seeking a visionary, collaborative, and proactive leader to serve as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Under the direction of the Superintendent of Schools or designee, the CTO serves as a principal advisor on District-wide technology initiatives and leads the strategic development, implementation, and administration of technology and information services. This includes educational technology, student information management, infrastructure, cloud services, data security, and business systems aligned with the mission, vision, and values of the Board of Education.
Examples of Duties
Key Responsibilities
Employment Standards
Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Experience
Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, business administration, education, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
Experience: 7 years of management experience in a school district, higher education institution, or public agency involving strategic technology planning and oversight of educational and business systems. (Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered).
Certifications: Certification as a Chief Technology Officer is highly preferred.
Core Knowledge & Abilities
Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of system architecture, network infrastructure, data security compliance, database administration, and the Microsoft 365 suite.
Public Sector Acumen: Understanding of government purchasing, public school district operations, fiscal accountability, and public agency contracting.
Leadership & Mindset: Proven ability to drive forward-thinking solutions, communicate complex technical topics to non-technical audiences, build strong vendor and internal relationships, and lead large-scale change management.
Special Requirements
Licenses: Valid California Class C Drivers License and use of a personal automobile.
Link to classification specification: Chief Technology Officer
APPOINTMENT
In accordance with Education Code Section 45301, an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of one year during which time an employee must demonstrate at least an overall satisfactory performance. Failure to do so shall result in the employee's termination.
The Board of Education acted on March 15, 2023 to designate this class as senior management in accordance with California Education Code sections 45108.5 and 45256.5.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Positions in the senior management of the classified service shall be filled from an unranked list of eligible persons who have demonstrated managerial ability who have been found qualified for the positions by the district superintendent and determined by the Personnel Commission. The eligibility list for this classification will remain in effect for a period of 6 months.
If you have questions regarding your applications or the recruitment process you may contact: perscom@lbschools.net or 562-435-5708.
Nondiscrimination Statement:
The Long Beach Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, or bullying, targeted at any student or employee by anyone, based on the student or employees actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy and related conditions, parental status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Steve Rockenbach, Director of Employee Relations,1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-997-8220, srockenbach@lbschools.net and Title IX Coordinator: Kimberly Dalton, Director of Human Resource Services, 1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-997-8108, kdalton@lbschools.net and 504 Coordinator: Jenny R. Acosta, Program Administrator, 2221 Argonne Ave, LB 90815, 562-986-6870, JRAcosta@lbschools.net.
If you have questions regarding your applications or the recruitment process you may contact: perscom@lbschools.net or 562-435-5708.
The District provides excellent medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits as well as an income protection plan for eligible Classified employees.
For more information regarding health benefits please visit:
https://www.lbschools.net/departments/personnel-commission/classified-benefits
12 month Classified Management employees earn vacation at the rate of 21 days per year (.081 hour for each hour worked).
12 month Classified Management employees earn 13 working days of sick leave each year which are accumulated indefinitely. Employees of other California school districts who have accrued sick leave may transfer it to LBUSD in accordance with the California Education Code.
12 month Classified Management employees receive 14 paid holidays per year.
Employer Long Beach Unified School District
Address 4400 Ladoga Avenue
Lakewood, California, 90713
Phone 562-435-5708
Website https://www.lbschools.net/departments/personnel-commission/home