Job Details

Position Type:
Administration/CIO

Date Posted:
5/12/2025

Location:
Medford Office

Closing Date:
Open until filled
Southern Oregon ESD (SOESD) is seeking a highly collaborative Chief Information Officer to lead multiple technical teams that support teaching and learning as well as the academic, administrative, business, and other technology needs of SOESD and the organizations we serve. The successful candidate should have a strong background in information systems development, design, and implementation, with proven experience in software development, data visualization, and reporting. The position requires a sharp focus on supporting educational outcomes, while promoting efficient organizational operations, and delivering innovative services that are cost-competitive, highly stable, and secure.

The CIO should be an astute manager of fiscal, technical, and human resources to support a wide-array of services, including academic and operational data systems, integrated systems data visualization, custom software development, and delivery of Software as a Service (SaaS), as well as technical infrastructure such as redundant data center operations, ISP services, wired and wireless networking, online learning, hybrid in-person/video conferencing, VoIP, building security, low voltage and electrical wiring, and a multi-tiered help desk call center. As part of a collaborative educational leadership team, the CIO will implement strategies to increase and track improved student outcomes through the use of technology to support curriculum, instruction, and assessment, including strategies such as classroom technology integration, online learning, and digital curriculum, and early warning data systems.

SOESD is seeking candidates with extensive business and technical skills to perform cost modeling and ROI analysis of technical solutions, and to develop and deploy new innovative services using an agile approach. The CIO should have experience with student information systems (Synergy preferred), business information system (Visions preferred), HR systems (Frontline preferred), VMware, and various educational technologies.

If you are interested in being a part of a dynamic team that provides innovative and expert services to students, families, and districts in the communities we serve across the region, state, and nation, we invite you to apply for our Chief Information Officer position.
About SOESD

Southern Oregon ESD serves districts in Jackson, Josephine, and Klamath counties. The CIO position joins the team at the main headquarters in Medford Oregon, located in the Rogue Valley, the cultural and economic heart of southern Oregon, home to legendary snow-skiing, white-water rafting, kayaking, hiking, fishing, as well as numerous cultural venues and events such as art galleries, the Britt Music Festivals, the Ashland Independent Film Festival, and the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

For more information on living in the Rogue Valley, please see:

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• Cultural Opportunities:
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Chief Information Officer

POSITION GOAL: Manage technology infrastructure and services to support SOESD, school districts, and other organizations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Provide regional leadership to support federal, state, and local initiatives.
2. Coordinate programs to support the priorities of SOESD, local districts, and other organizations.
3. Manage technology infrastructure and delivery of services to support teaching and learning, as well as business, administrative, and data services.
4. Collaborate with SOESD departments, school districts, and other organizations to interpret, synthesize, and forecast changing needs, then evaluate, recommend, create, and implement valued and efficient services to meet those needs.
5. Vision, create, market, and implement entrepreneurial services to increase revenue.
6. Manage technical, fiscal, and human resources to ensure effective service delivery.
7. Manage projects by developing cost models, ensuring prerequisites, determining milestones, and managing milestone attainment, on schedule and within budget.
8. Assist with technical support, programming, and database maintenance.
9. Make effective group presentations to diverse audiences and organizations, and facilitate consensus at meetings of diverse stakeholders.
10. Lead, supervise, support, and provide evaluation of staff.
11. Plan, interpret, and implement the budget.
12. Use professional communication and conduct to establish and maintain effective, high-trust relationships with staff, parents, community, local districts, and other agencies.
13. Comply with SOESD and partner organizations' rules, policies, and procedures.
14. Participate in professional growth activities.
15. Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.
16. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM PREREQUISITES:
1. Valid Oregon Driver's License.
2. Valid Oregon Teaching License preferred.
3. Valid Oregon Administrative License preferred.
4. A+ and Network+ certification.
5. Bachelor of Science degree (Master of Science in education, business services, computer science, information systems, security, networking, or applicable field preferred).
6. Three or more years of successful staff / IT project management experience (5+ years preferred).
7. Demonstrated ability to maintain professional communication and conduct, high-trust relationships, and impeccable customer service.

The equivalent combination of experience, training, certification, education, or degree that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be used as an alternative to prerequisites.

LOCATION: In person at the Grape Street Office: 101 N. Grape Street, Medford, OR 97501
LENGTH OF POSITION: 260 days (annual year round position)
SALARY: $116,143.13 - $152,182.29 annually based on the 2024-2025 school year rate.
SUPERVISOR: Superintendent

SOESD Benefits (For .50 FTE and Over):

• Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to $2045.00 per month (family coverage) for health, dental, and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees.
• Employer-paid PERS (Public Employee Retirement System), including an additional 6% individual investment account with PERS.
• 10 paid holidays, plus additional days off.
• A generous sick, vacation, and discretionary (personal) leave packet is also provided to qualified employees.

Health Insurance:

• OEBB MODA
• Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance
• Monthly premium deducted pre-tax

Options:

• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts - medical, day-care expenses
• Optional Coverage for Additional Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity
• 403(b) through Carruth Compliance Consulting
• Mercy Flights Membership

The following physical requirements are essential functions of the Chief Information Officer:
1. Stand/Walk:............................ [ ] None [X] 1 4 Hrs/Day [ ] 4 6 Hrs/Day [ ] 6 8 Hrs/Day
2. Sit/Sit on the Floor:................. [ ] None [X] 1 4 Hrs/Day [ ] 4 6 Hrs/Day [ ] 6 8 Hrs/Day
3. Drive:...................................... [ ] None [X] 1 4 Hrs/Day [ ] 4 6 Hrs/Day [ ] 6 8 Hrs/Day
4. Bending:..................................[ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
5. Squat:..................................... [ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
6. Climb Stairs:............................[ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
7. Single Grasping: .....................[X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
8. Pushing:...................................[ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
9. Pulling: ....................................[ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
10. Fine Manipulation:.................[X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
11. Repetitive Foot Controls.......[ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
12. Lifting (less than 25 lbs): ......[X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
13. Lifting (25 50 lbs): .................[ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
14. Lifting (50 75 lbs): .................[ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [X] Limited [ ] Not At All
15. Lifting (75 100 lbs): ...............[ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [X] Not At All

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
SOESD is an equal opportunity employer that complies with applicable employment discrimination laws, including ORS Ch. 659, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.