Technology Specialist 2026-27 - Lake Hills/Puesta del Sol

Duties & Responsibilities

• Sets up and assists with set up of computers and related equipment in an assigned school; loads and upgrades software.
• Configures and installs computers in both stand-alone and networked environments.
• Cleans computers, keyboards, tables and equipment.
• Maintains building inventory of computers, software, peripherals and related equipment and materials.
• Conducts annual physical inventory and maintains database of inventory and equipment repairs.
• Checks out equipment to staff as needed.
• Troubleshoots hardware and software problems in computer labs and classrooms; arranges for repairs as necessary.
• Provides basic computer support to staff and students, including training in basic operational skills as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of hardware and software and makes recommendations as appropriate.
• Serves on school or district technology committees; participates in district-level training sessions.
• Assists in coordination of school-wide collection and distribution of student laptops.
• Coordinates and manages the use of technology related equipment such as sound and lighting in performing art centers or school media venues.
• Provides individual or small group training for teachers when necessary.
• Moves equipment and assists teachers in the set up of equipment.
• Communicates to staff with technology information about new equipment or software.
• Makes sure to monitor and assign work to student help desk or tech teams.
• Makes sure to monitor computer use and provides assistance to students with class projects during open class, lunchtime, and before/after school, as directed by certified staff.
• Keeps keyboard and enters data on a computer.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent and one year of experience supporting users in use of computers, peripherals, and software.
• Knowledge of Hardware and peripherals; Knowledge of Microsoft operating systems; printer configuration and general purpose software, including word processing; database management, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, and communications.
• Knowledge of Set-up and operation of computers.

Skills

• Ability to follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to use or learn a variety of software programs used in classrooms.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate positively with students, staff and parents.
• Ability to work independently with self-direction.
• Ability to evaluate situations and exercise reasonable judgment.
• Ability to organize materials, workspace and activities.
• Ability to plan and implement a work schedule.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing conditions.

Benefits

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility is based upon 630 hours worked within a school year. Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.