DEFINITION The Chief Communications, Engagement, and Technology Officer is responsible for leading, organizing, and directing the activities of the Department of Information Technology (IT) and the Department of Communications and Community Engagement. The Chief Communications, Engagement, and Technology Officer serves as a member of the Superintendent’s Executive Leadership Team, participating in the development and implementation of division-wide initiatives and policies. The role requires an understanding of the overall mission, goals, and objectives of the school division with a strong focus on equity, inclusion, and access for all students, families, and staff. SUPERVISION Executive-level duties are performed under the general direction of the Superintendent of Schools. Work is reviewed primarily for alignment with division goals and the requirements of the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). Supervision is exercised through subordinate administrators and staff with oversight of significant budgets and personnel resources. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a single-position classification with division-wide responsibility for information technology, communications, and community engagement. Positions designated as “chief” administer multi-faceted functions with comprehensive responsibilities that impact most or all of the school division’s constituencies. This position requires the integration of technology, communications, and engagement strategies to deliver cohesive, student-centered outcomes.