Technology Specialist I - A/V - Distance Learning

Region 4 Education Service Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 73,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Region 4 Education Service Center in Houston, TX is seeking a Technology Specialist I - A/V - Distance Learning to provide support for distance learning initiatives, videoconferencing, and AV setups.

The role requires strong serveral skills across Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and iOS environments, plus experience with Zoom, Canvas LMS, and Crestron systems. It includes on-site duties and rotation for after-hours coverage.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Recent vendor certifications preferred (Microsoft, Google, Apple, Zoom, Canvas LMS).
• Two years supporting and using A/V equipment and distance learning tech.
• Three years troubleshooting hardware/software in Windows 11, Google, and iOS.
• Experience creating training materials for presenters.
• Experience supporting screen sharing tech (Apple TV, Barco Clickshare, Chromecast, Miracast).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency with use of distance learning, videoconferencing, and A/V technologies.
• Provide technical support and best practices on hardware/software tools for internal and external customers.
• Problem-solve, research, and be a self-taught learner for tech issues and requests.
• Collaborate with team, maintain reliability, and demonstrate a service mindset.
• Maintain conference center hardware/software including projectors, displays, and cabling.
• Create help guides and video tutorials for technology tools.
• Engage in on-call rotations for weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.

Skills

A/V support

Distance learning

Videoconferencing tools

Microsoft 365

Google Workspace

iOS environments

Training guides

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Zoom

Canvas LMS

Crestron

Job description

Technology Specialist I - A/V - Distance Learning

Region 4 Education Service Center REGION 4 ESC - HOUSTON, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5907391
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Classification: Admin/Professional

Exemption Status/Test: Non-Exempt

Job Grade: 3

Department: Data Center and Network Solutions

Reports To: Department Director

Job Goal:

Provide support to Region 4 ESC staff and district personnel with distance learning initiatives and technologies. Participate in projects and activities that advance Region 4’s distance learning goals and initiatives.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Certification

• Recent vendor specific certifications

Experience

• Two years of experience supporting and using audio/visual equipment and distance learning technologies, such as videoconferencing platforms, networking tools, and other productivity applications.
• Two years of experience troubleshooting, supporting, and using professional-grade audio-visual equipment
• One year of experience supporting large face-to-face, hybrid, and/or virtual conferences
• Three years of experience troubleshooting hardware and software within Windows 11, Google, and iOS environments
• Two years of experience developing training or help guides and materials for presenters on using conference technologies
• Experience supporting screen sharing technologies such as Apple TV, Barco Clickshare, Chromecast, and Miracast.

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Working proficiency in use of audio-visual (A/V), distance learning, online instruction, and videoconferencing tools
• Working proficiency in use of Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace, and the iOS environment
• Strong grammar, writing, oral, communication, and collaboration skills
• Proficient in the creation of help guides and video tutorials
• Proficient in providing technical support on a variety of technology tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Recent vendor-specific certifications - Microsoft, Google, Apple, Zoom, Canvas LMS
• Experience with Zoom, Teams, Canvas LMS. Administrator experience with these tools is a plus
• Experience writing or editing contracts desired
• Experience in supporting and maintaining Crestron systems including touch panels, soundbars, mic pods, and cameras.

Major Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency with the use of a variety of technologies, including but not limited to distance learning, videoconferencing, and audio-visual technologies.
• Provide technical support and best practices on the use of hardware and software tools to internal and external customers, primarily in the areas of distance learning, videoconferencing, and audio-visual support.
• Problem-solve, research, and be a self-taught learner when addressing technical issues and fulfilling technology requests and services.
• Demonstrate collaboration, excellence, innovation, integrity, reliability, and a service mindset when assigned to different projects and tasks.
• Maintain hardware and software in the conference center, including but not limited to preventative maintenance on projectors, flat panels, podiums, kiosks, audio system and microphones, cabling and wireless display infrastructure.
• Create help guides on a variety of technology tools, including but not limited to distance learning, videoconferencing, and audio-visual technologies.
• Work collaboratively within a team environment as well as on individualized projects.
• Engage in professional development opportunities and attain certifications to stay current with specific knowledge and meet professional goals.
• Fulfill on-call rotational status for weekends, evenings, and holidays on an as needed basis.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $73,491 to $88,013 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required