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Des Moines Public Schools

HS Student Government Sponsor - Lincoln

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An Activities Director oversees the therapeutic and recreational activities for geriatric groups. They may work in a retirement home, nursing home, senior center or healthcare setting.

$52,097 / year median in Iowa

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Share Salary Not Available HS Student Government Sponsor - Lincoln Des Moines Public Schools
Occupation:
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Location:
Des Moines, IA - 50315
Job Type:
Part Time
Posted:
08/31/2026 Positions available: 1
Source:
Des Moines Public Schools
Web Site:
www.dmschools.org
Expires:
04/01/2027 Job #: 5745105 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Part Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.
TITLE:
HS Student Government Sponsor
POSTION TYPE
Activity
STIPEND AMOUNT
$1769.00 HIRING
SPECIFICATIONS
Required:
1. Ability to guide and develop student growth. 2. Experience with student government as an instructor/participant. 3. Valid driver's license.
Desired:
1. Experience/background in student government at the high school or collegiate level.
BASIC FUNCTION
Student Government sponsor organizes student representatives to provide feedback to administration on various issues. Student Government meets regularly throughout the year. The council represents the student body at school functions. The sponsor organizes students to hold fundraising activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Provide guidance and supervision on the selection of students to student government positions. 2. Submit annual activity plan to activities office by October 1st. Submission of plan will be required before the initial stipend payment is paid. (Activity plan templates will be available) 3. Meet with students regularly to discuss needs and work on projects. 4. Stay connected with student leaders to ensure follow through and build relationships. 5. Coordinate the work of student volunteers to ensure tasks are completed. 6. Work with building administration and staff to help organize student government sponsored events. 7. Communicate with outside agencies as needed to purchase materials or rent facilities to support activities. 8. Coordinate purchases and other expenditures with building administration to ensure the student government operates within its budget. 9. Provide information to students, parents, and staff about upcoming events. 10. Attend Booster Meetings as requested by administration. 11. Submit reports (with student evidence) and activity checklists to building and district administration as requested.
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(for every DMPS position): 1. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis. 2. Maintain confidentiality. 3. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees. 4. Assist with other duties as may be assigned. 5. Attend district-wide meetings as requested.
DEPARTMENT
Activities Department
REPORTS TO
Activities Director
EVALUATES
N/A
BARGAINING GROUP
N/A
FLSA STATUS
Exempt FT/PT:
Part time
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Standing, walking, computer usage
WORKING CONDITIONS
Inside 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, 901 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309; 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. 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:
Lillie Noland Date:
5/28/2026