Chief Information Officer

Des Moines Public Schools is seeking a Chief Information Officer.

Job Summary:
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Des Moines Public Schools plays a pivotal role in shaping the district’s technological landscape. As a key member of the Superintendent’s Cabinet, the CIO provides strategic leadership, fosters collaboration, and ensures the effective utilization of information technology (IT) resources. The CIO’s responsibilities span a wide range of areas, from innovation and efficiency to cybersecurity and policy development. The CIO’s role extends beyond technical expertise; it encompasses leadership, vision, and a commitment to advancing education through technology. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the district.

Successful candidates for this position will possess:
1. A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
2. Significant experience in IT leadership, preferably in an educational setting.
3. Experience in implementing educational technology solutions that support teaching, learning, and student engagement.

Highly Qualified candidates for this position will possess:
1. Master's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
2. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
3. Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)
4. Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Please see attached job description for further information on functions of the position along with educational and experience requirements.

• Tax Sheltered Annuity (TSA): the contribution is 14% of the base salary.
  • An example of $90,000 salary @14% TSA= $12,600 in district contribution to TSA
  • Link for TSA: CORE|DAS Education Employees | Iowa Department of Administrative Services
• Enrollment in IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)--a defined benefit plan
  • IPERS - district contributes 9.44% and the employee contributes 6.29%

• Family Health Insurance at no cost to the employee during the first plan year of employment (July1 - June 30) ($600/year after that)
  • There is opportunity to have the $600/year waived via participation HealthyU program.
  • Des Moines Public Schools Benefit Information: https://dmschools.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DMPS-Benefits-Guide-FY-2023.pdf
  • Des Moines Insurance plan information : Employee Benefits - Des Moines Public Schools (dmschools.org)
• Current Monthly premiums (subject to change effective July 1):

Plan

Single

Emp+1

Family

Alliance Select

801.16

1,573.32

2,537.50

Blue Access

771.48

1,516.72

2,447.28

Delta Dental

34.88

N/A

89.84

Vision (VSP)

12.70

N/A

12.70

• Family Dental Insurance with a minimal monthly cost (Single dental insurance coverage at no cost)
• Family Vision Insurance at no cost to the employee