Chief Technology Officer at Santa Barbara County Education Office | EDJOIN
- Salary: $164,722 - $200,698 Annually USD Annually
- Salary Top:200698
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Education and Training
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Job Description
About the Employer
The Santa Barbara County Education Office provides services and leadership to 20 public school districts and 10 charter schools. SBCEO offers programs and services in support of nearly 70,000 children throughout Santa Barbara County - from Santa Barbara to Santa Ynez, Lompoc, Orcutt, and Santa Maria.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Are you a visionary technology leader ready to shape the future of education in Santa Barbara County? The Santa Barbara County Education Office is seeking a dynamic Chief Technology Officer to lead enterprise IT operations, drive innovation, and champion customer-focused solutions that support both internal operations and student learning. As a Cabinet-level advisor, you’ll work collaboratively with district partners, oversee cutting-edge infrastructure and cybersecurity, and inspire a high-performing team to deliver impactful, scalable systems. If you're passionate about transforming technology into strategic advantage for public education, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbceo For more details about the position, please refer to the position announcement. You may also contact Gabriel Purvis, Classified Human Resources Analyst, at (805) 964-4711, ext. 5225 with questions.
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Requirements / Qualifications
A typical way to qualify for this classification would be: Education: Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, educational technology, or related field; master’s degree preferred. Experience: Five years of experience managing information technology in a complex, service-oriented organization that included responsibility for at least four of the following functions: user support, network infrastructure and connectivity, telecommunications, security, system administration, systems integration, and application development. Public sector and/or education experience is desirable. Experience collaborating with curriculum and instruction teams to support educational technology initiatives is preferred. Equivalent combinations of training, education, and experience that provide the required knowledge and abilities will also be considered.
Requirements / Qualifications
A typical way to qualify for this classification would be: Education: Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, educational technology, or related field; master’s degree preferred. Experience: Five years of experience managing information technology in a complex, service-oriented organization that included responsibility for at least four of the following functions: user support, network infrastructure and connectivity, telecommunications, security, system administration, systems integration, and application development. Public sector and/or education experience is desirable. Experience collaborating with curriculum and instruction teams to support educational technology initiatives is preferred. Equivalent combinations of training, education, and experience that provide the required knowledge and abilities will also be considered.
Comments and Other Information
Compensation Hiring range: $164,722 - $200,698 per year; salary step increase upon successful completion of 12-month probationary period. Eligible employees may also receive a $2000 stipend for a Master's degree or a $3000 stipend for a Doctorate. Exceptional health benefits (with an option that is no cost to the employee) and a defined-benefit pension plan (California Public Employees’ Retirement System). Apply online by August 17, 2025 at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbceo
Comments and Other Information
Compensation Hiring range: $164,722 - $200,698 per year; salary step increase upon successful completion of 12-month probationary period. Eligible employees may also receive a $2000 stipend for a Master's degree or a $3000 stipend for a Doctorate. Exceptional health benefits (with an option that is no cost to the employee) and a defined-benefit pension plan (California Public Employees’ Retirement System). Apply online by August 17, 2025 at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbceo
Closing Date/Time: 2025-08-17 -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Santa Barbara County Education Office
Show moreThe Santa Barbara County Education Office provides service and leadership to 20 public school districts and 10 charter schools. SBCEO offers 200 distinct programs and services in support of nearly 70,000 children throughout Santa Barbara County. Our local partnerships, non-profits, and programs reflect a collective community belief in the value of public education.
SBCEO is one of 58 county offices in California. County offices support local school districts by providing services that can be delivered more efficiently and economically at the county level. These include implementing new standards, staff development and training programs; fiscal support for districts including payroll; designing business and personnel systems; and performing many other services to meet the changing needs of local school districts. County offices of education also provide a wide range of instructional programs, including special education, early childhood education, career and technical education, programs for youth at risk, and instruction in juvenile detention facilities.
The Santa Barbara County Education Office (SBCEO) is an intermediate agency between the California State Department of Education and the 20 school districts that are located within the county's boundaries. Our mission is to provide service and leadership for students, educators, school districts, and finance.
SBCEO student services include Special Education Programs, Child Development and Early Education Programs, Children's Creative Project, Transitional Youth Services, Juvenile Court and Community Schools, Migrant Education, Nurses and Psychologists, and Regional Occupational Program and Career Technical Education.
Teacher and administrator services include Credential Services, Educational Technology Services, Peer Assistance and Review Program, Professional Development and technical assistance, Teacher Induction Program, teacher support and recognition programs, classified employee recognition programs, and technology training.
SBCEO special programs include Author-Go-Round, Battle of the Books, Breakfast with the Authors, CATCH, Children and Family Resource Services, Computers for Families, County Spelling Bee, I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival, Industry-Education Councils, Mock Trial, Partners In Education volunteer coordination program, Public Health/School Nurse Partnership, Retirement counseling for STRS members, Showcase of Innovative Learning, Tobacco Use Prevention Education, THRIVE Guadalupe, and Welcome Every Baby.
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