Office Clerk - South Union Elementary-for the 2026-27 School Year

Office Clerk

• South Union Elementary-for the 2026-27 School Year Des Moines Public School District

SOUTH UNION ELEMENTARY

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Job ID:

5675885

Application Deadline:

May 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 14, 2026 Job Description

TITLE:

Office Clerk

DEPARTMENT

Various

REPORTS TO

Department Administrator or Office Manager

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM

Department Administrator, Office Manager, Executive Secretary

EVALUATES

N/A POSITION

INVENTORY

A13

POSTION TYPE:

CLER

FLSA STATUS:

Non Exempt

FT/PT:

Full Time

DAYS:

215

HOURS:

Working 7.5 hours per day

BASIC FUNCTION

The Office Clerk will assist the Executive Secretary, fill in for absences and perform assigned tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Update and deliver information for staff. 2. Distribute faxes as they are received. 3. Make copies for the office and staff. 4. Keep address listing up to date. 5. Order supplies for the main office, teacher's workroom, and related office equipment. 6. Upkeep, order and refill postage machine. 7. Print and update teachers' sub folders. 8. Maintain and update staff phone list as needed. 9. Make copies of the weekly bulletin for staff and distribute.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(for every DMPS position): Attend work on a prompt and regular basis. Maintain confidentiality. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees. Assist with other duties as may be assigned.

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS

Required:

1. High school diploma, GED or HiSet 2. Basic computer skills 3. Effective interpersonal skills 4. Effective written and oral communication skills

Desired:

1. Strong organizational skills 2. Bilingual 3. Knowledge of SharePoint

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 Never 0% Lifting (50 lbs.) Occasional 1%
• 32% Carrying (25 feet) Occasional 1%
• 32% Manual Dexterity Tasks Telephone Frequent 33%
• 66% Computer Frequent 33%
• 66% Other Frequent 33%
• 66% Working Conditions Inside Constant 67%+ Outside Occasional 1%
• 32% Extremes of Temperature/Humidity Occasional 1%
• 32% All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation.

All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. 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:

MA Date:

05/14/2026

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$17.27 to $21.97 Per Hour