Establishes system-wide software and hardware standards, requirements and specifications.♦ Reviews and approves all system technology purchases to assure compatibility.♦ Prepares proposals and solicits bids for system technology needs.♦ Promotes Whitesboro ISD on local, state and national levels through conferences, workshops, seminars, and technology associations.♦ Analyzes information to determine, recommend, and plan layout for type of computers and peripheral equipment, or… Show more Establishes system-wide software and hardware standards, requirements and specifications.♦ Reviews and approves all system technology purchases to assure compatibility.♦ Prepares proposals and solicits bids for system technology needs.♦ Promotes Whitesboro ISD on local, state and national levels through conferences, workshops, seminars, and technology associations.♦ Analyzes information to determine, recommend, and plan layout for type of computers and peripheral equipment, or modifications to existing equipment and system, that will provide capability for new or upgraded networks, while maintaining efficient operation and effective use of space.♦ Formulates technology training policies, programs, and schedules, based on knowledge of identified training needs.♦ Evaluates hardware and software for classroom or administrative needs.♦ Remains current on new developments in the areas of software, hardware, networks, telecommunications, training and maintenance.♦ Provides professional development opportunities for technical and training support staff to keep abreast of the rapid changes in technology and software.♦ Drafts applications and proposals to submit to fund granting authorities such as government and educational foundations. Show less

Essential Functions •Administers district policies regarding use of computers and data access (e.g. updating software, set passwords, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with district policy and departmental guidelines.Assesses malfunctions of computer hardware and/or software applications for the purpose of determining appropriate actions to maintain computer and network operations.• Attends meetings as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information… Show more Essential Functions •Administers district policies regarding use of computers and data access (e.g. updating software, set passwords, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with district policy and departmental guidelines.Assesses malfunctions of computer hardware and/or software applications for the purpose of determining appropriate actions to maintain computer and network operations.• Attends meetings as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions. •• Interacts with the District network for the purpose of installing, configuring and troubleshooting workstations. •Installs computer hardware, peripherals, and network equipment and application software for the purpose of maintaining safe and effective district and site operation including classrooms, library and computer labs.Installs Macintosh and PC software, print drivers, scanners, etc. for the purpose of ensuring availability for use by District personnel.Maintains workstation functionality (e.g. install patches and/or upgrades, imaging systems, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of desktop and server functionality for all users.Performs initial workstation computer, peripheral set-ups (e.g. installation, testing, configuring, imaging, etc.) for the purpose of meeting the computer processing needs of the users.Repairs computers, peripherals, network equipment, software, printers, A/V systems requiring specialized computer and electronic repair skills both on-site and in the repair shop for the purpose of maintaining computer and network equipment in a safe and functional operating condition.Transports a variety of items (e.g. equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of providing materials at job site.Upgrades computers, peripherals, printers, A/V systems, network equipment and software applications (e.g. installation, testing, configuring, etc.) for the purpose of meeting the computer processing needs of the users. Show less