Administrative Support Clerk

About the Employer

Office Clerk

Job Summary

The Office Clerk assists with management of the office by answering telephones, greeting guests, and assisting with office duties. The essential functions 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.

Department

Teaching and Learning

Reports To

Building Administrator

Highest Level Supervised

NABargaining Group: DMEA ESP

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

Calendar

215 or 260 days check before posting / 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: carol.wynngreen@dmschools.org. 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