About this role
TITLE: Office Clerk CLASSIFICATION: CLER HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
• High school diploma, HiSET, or G.E.D
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.??
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
JOB SUMMARY: The Office Clerk assists with management of the office by answering telephones, greeting guests, and assisting with office duties. The essential functions?as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the district.?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Answer incoming phone calls and take messages.
• Sort and deliver incoming mail and faxes. Maintain upkeep and orders for the postage machine.
• Make copies for office and staff; print and update teacher substitute folders.
• Order supplies for the main office, teacher's workroom, and related office spaces and equipment.
• Run reports as scheduled or requested.
• Maintain and update documents such as program lists or staff phone list as needed.
• Copy and distribute weekly bulletins for staff.
• Other duties, as assigned.
DEPARTMENT: Teaching and Learning REPORTS TO: Building Administrator HIGHEST LEVEL SUPERVISED: NA BARGAINING GROUP: DMEA ESP FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt CALENDAR: 260 days/ 7.5 hour day PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: PHYSICAL DEMAND: FREQUENCY:
Standing Frequent 33% - 66%
Walking Frequent 33% - 66%
Sitting Frequent 33% - 66%
Bending/Stooping Occasional 1% - 32%
Reaching/Pushing/Pulling Occasional 1%- 32%
Climbing/Stairs Occasional 1% - 32%
Driving Occasional 1% - 32%
Lifting (25 lbs.) Occasional 1% - 32%
Carrying (25 feet) Occasional 1% - 32%
Manual Dexterity Tasks
Telephone Frequent 33% - 66%
Computer Frequent 33% - 66%
Other Occasional 1% - 32%
Working Conditions
Inside Constant 67%+
Outside Occasional 1% - 32%
Extremes of Temperature/Humidity Occasional 1% - 32%
The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions, concerns or a complaint related to this policy, please contact Carol Wynn-Green, 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321; phone: 515-242-7709; email: [email protected]. Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-1004, (515) 281-4121, or Region VII Office for Civil Rights, Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475 Chicago, IL 60661-4544. Employee Benefits Information All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check. Approved By: 05/13/2026 Date: Bryce Amos