Specialist, Technology Services Project

Mcallen-Independent-School-District; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

McAllen ISD is seeking a Technology Services Project Specialist to lead technology projects and remove obstacles to instructional use of technology across the district. The role emphasizes project management, research, hardware/software implementations, and end-user support for teachers and staff.

Responsibilities include coordinating staff, developing communication plans, delivering training, and ensuring timely, high-quality technology solutions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; technology certifications preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or 8 years tech experience in lieu of degree required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to independently solve problems with a plan-deploy-evaluate cycle.
• Knowledge of technology devices and software, preferably in a K-12 environment.
• Aptitude for troubleshooting hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of assigned technology services projects and define high-quality results.
• Collaborate with district campuses and departments to implement effective solutions.
• Coordinate allocation of technology staff to support projects.
• Develop communication plans using multiple mediums.
• Provide excellent customer service to district users on technology solutions.
• Develop and implement training plans for users during and after deployment.
• Coordinate with vendors to deliver high-quality project results.
• Document processes to ensure replication of the project workflow.
• Update training for all hardware, software, and support solutions.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, networking and wireless issues with speed.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Technology knowledge

Project coordination

End user support

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree or 8 years tech experience

Technology certifications

Tools

Endpoint management systems

Windows

Mac OSX

Network printers

Scanners

Mobile devices OS

Job description

Specialist, Technology Services Project

McAllen Independent School District Dept of Technology - McAllen, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Technology Services Project Specialist eliminates obstacles that prevent teachers, school leaders and departmental staff from focusing on instruction and the work that supports instruction every day. The Technology Services Project Specialist accomplishes this by ensuring that critical technology services are offered timely and accurately that facilitate the use of technology hardware and software by end users. Specifically, the Technology Services Project Specialist achieves excellence throughout the district with emphasis in the following areas: technology project management and coordination, technology solutions research and innovation, technology hardware and software implementations, integrations and support, and trusted learning environment management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

High School diploma, required

Certification(s) in technology, preferred

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college or 8 years of experience in a technology-related field in lieu of degree, required

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).

Ability to independently solve problems by effectively assessing issues, researching solutions, creating a plan, deploying a project, evaluating results and course correcting if necessary.

Knowledge of technology devices and software applications, preferably in a K-12 environment.

Aptitude for troubleshooting and repairing technology hardware and software.

Ability to work irregular hours during the week and weekends to execute projects and/or support users.

Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience:

One (1) year of experience in technology with a Bachelor’s degree required or 8 years of experience in a technology-related field in lieu of degree, required

Experience with developing processes and solutions, video conferencing and broadcasting

Experience with endpoint management systems, endpoint support software

Experience with basic network troubleshooting and wireless setup

Experience with Windows (desktop all versions), Mac OSX (all versions), Network printers (all makes and models), Scanners (all makes and models), Mobile devices and their OS’s

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead all aspects of assigned technology services projects and define high-quality results for each project.
• Collaborate with district campuses and departments to implement effective solutions to assigned projects.
• Coordinate and manage need for allocation of technology staff and/or technology interns to support assigned projects.
• Develop thorough and effective communication plans for assigned projects using all possible mediums.
• Provide excellent customer service to district users in the areas of technology solutions, use and issue resolution.
• Develop and implement training plans for users during and after project deployment.
• Coordinate with district technology services vendors as needed to deliver high-quality project results.
• Develop process and procedure documentation for all assigned projects to ensure replication of the process.
• Provide updated training for all assigned hardware, software, application, and support solutions.
• Troubleshoot assigned hardware, software, networking and wireless issues with quality and speed.
• Develop and implement project plans that increase technology effectiveness, data risk management, data privacy education, and trusted learning environment management.
• Understand all assigned district software and hardware technology including but not limited to computers, tablets, mobile devices, intercoms, marquees, scoreboards, sound systems, and other hardware such as monitors, printers, scanners, casting devices, projectors, interactive boards, document cameras and any other district technology device.
• Resolve issues for users quickly and with quality, identifying issues and developing permanent solutions to eliminate any obstacle and prevent the same issue in the future.
• Prepare and continuously update assigned technology equipment inventory and process disposals appropriately.
• Work with vendors to facilitate installation or updating of technology devices and specialized software.
• Contribute to creating a cooperative, collaborative, high-performing, and solutions-oriented department.
• Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
• Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EQUIPMENT USED:

Computer workstations, mobile devices, security devices, laser printers, ink printers, Multifunction devices, communications equipment, network devices, test equipment, network tools, sheet scanners, software, scanner, and other related devices/equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively; maintain emotional control under stress; ability to handle several projects at the same time with frequent interruptions; interpret policy, procedures and data; coordinate district computer functions

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Occasional prolonged and irregular hours; ability to lift, carry and pull heavy equipment; ability to climb ladders to reach ceilings and roofs; stooping, kneeling, crouching, pulling; visual acuity; exposure to noise, vibration; work around machinery with moving parts

Working Days: 226

Daily Rate pay range:

Minimum: $243.88

Maximum: $340.26

Note: Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $55,117 to $76,899 Per Year

Job Categories: Support Staff > Network Services

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Domingo Ramos , Executive Director for Technology
• Dept of Technology
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]