Computer Programmer

Job Title : Computer Programmer

Wage / Hour Status : Exempt

Reports to : Director of Computer Service

Pay Grade : AM 4

Dept. / School : Computer Service Department

Initiated Date : December 3, 2013 Date Revised : November 10, 2023

District Primary Purpose : To assist and promote La Joya ISD in implementing a rigorous curriculum / instructional program that supports student success and achievement.

Department Primary Purpose : To assist in the development of short and long-range plans for the integration of third party software applications and the District's management information systems. To provide skillful computer programming and systems designs to increase effectiveness of the total educational program.

Qualifications :

Education / Certification : Bachelor's Degree or higher

Major in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field preferred.

Experience / Knowledge Strong working knowledge of computer hardware / software and internet applications. Strong working knowledge of programming techniques, database concepts, and data structures. Database management and report writing for relational databases that employ the use of SQL to build tables, views, stored procedures, functions, jobs, etc. Data warehouse design using advanced data management techniques, ETL, etc. 3+ years of work experience with managing and maintaining an administrative system for K-12 organizations. Experience with Skyward SMS 2.0 SIS, Weidenhammer Alio FAS , and Tableau Desktop Reporting preferred.

Major Responsibilities and Duties :

• Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code, comments and clear
• Prepare and install solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming; obtain required information from vendors; recommend purchases; test and approve
• Improve operations by conducting systems analysis; recommending changes in policies and
• Plan, install, configure, and test of server hardware, software, LAN and WAN networks, and operating and systems management
• Maintain client confidence and protect operations by keeping information
• Provide information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing development and service issues
• Develop software solutions by studying information needs; conferring with users; studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes; investigating problem areas; following the software development
• Maintain systems performance by performing system monitoring and analysis; troubleshooting system hardware, software
• Secure system by developing system access, monitoring and control; establishing and testing disaster recovery policies and procedures; completing back-ups
• Provide technical trouble shooting and best practice solutions to district staff personnel problems or written
• Provide a technical support help desk environment to district staff and outside
• Assist Director of Computer Service in developing and preparing internal and external reports
• Maintain functionality of department in the absence of Director of Computer
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Computer

WORKING CONDITIONS : Mental Demands :

Comprehend and follow instructions; Perform assigned tasks; Maintain and appropriate work place; Perform complex or varied tasks; Relate to others; Influence people; Make Specific timelines; Maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Occasional district and state travel; Occasional prolong and irregular hours; Repetitive hand motion and prolonged use of computers.

POSITION WORKING DAYS : 226 Days

All applications must be submitted on line for professional and clerical positions to the La Joya I.S.D. Office of Human Resources Department. (www.lajoyaisd.com)